Um wow. Where to begin.
First off, the Republic of Ireland (where you are now) is not part of the UK. You are thinking of Northern Ireland.
Anyhow, geo-political details (although important ones) aside, Dub isn't my favorite place in the world either. Far from it, actually. Cork is about a billion times better, but I'm extremely biased. LOL Seriously, though, before you judge the entire country (which I find pretty damn awesome, BTW) see more of it. You certainly have not seen all there is to see.
I have a whole lot more to say on this subject, but I'm just running out the door right now to go to the beach for the day. Ironically, I'm wearing my Irish Surf Culture shirt....
