Why do the Irish love Americans?


Why do the Irish love Americans? They're assured a warm welcome. Among the Irish hospitality professionals I spoke to, American holidaymakers are regarded as friendly and spendy, an agreeable reputation that's borne out by research from Tourism Ireland, the body that manages tourism across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.


How do the Irish feel about American tourists?

They're assured a warm welcome. Among the Irish hospitality professionals I spoke to, American holidaymakers are regarded as friendly and spendy, an agreeable reputation that's borne out by research from Tourism Ireland, the body that manages tourism across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.


Are Irish people proud of their country?

Let's face it: in Ireland, patriotic pride does exist. People are proud of their country, attached to its culture, history and identity.


Are the Irish a happy people?

Happiness. In general, people are pretty happy in Ireland. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Irish people gave it a 7.0 grade on average, higher than the OECD average of 6.5.


Is Ireland friendly to US citizens?

Ireland is a safe and welcoming place to travel. But, wherever you visit, it always pays to know your rights, what to expect and what the local might expect of you, too.