Why Ireland Isn't What You Expect

You think you know Ireland. The green countryside, ancient castles, windswept coastlines and small villages have created one of the most recognizable images of any country in the world. But that familiar version of Ireland hides something far stranger. In this video, we uncover thirty reasons why Ireland is not what you expect, moving deeper into the country with each discovery. And some of the most extraordinary stories are hiding in places most people would drive straight past without ever realizing what was there. Watch until the end, because once you discover what Ireland has been hiding beneath the surface, it becomes difficult to see the country the same way again. Subscribe for more forgotten places, buried history and extraordinary stories hiding across Britain and Ireland - and tell us in the comments which discovery you never knew existed.