One County Clare beauty spot was crowned the most popular filming location in Ireland – and it’s not hard to see why!
From vibrant national parks to elegant stately homes, Ireland’s most popular filming locations have plenty to offer when it comes to cinematic backdrops.
Ireland is undoubtedly one of the most strikingly beautiful countries in the world. So, it is unsurprising that the Emerald Isle has proven such a favourite among local filmmakers and Hollywood directors.
Now, with a booming movie and TV industry, Ireland’s most popular filming locations have been revealed.
A gem of the west coast – striking natural beauty
Ireland’s film industry continues to thrive. So, sports betting and casino site Tonybet analysed Instagram and Google search data to reveal Ireland’s most popular filming locations.
They found that the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare came out on top. The striking cliffs achieved an impressive index score of 100 out of 100. They boasted 724,000 Instagram posts and a monthly average of 190,740 Google searches.
The Cliffs have featured in various hit movies, such as Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince (2009) and romantic comedy Leap Year (2010).
Other top filming locations – Hollywood-worthy backdrops
Ranking just behind the Cliffs of Moher to claim second place on the list of Ireland’s most popular filming locations is the Wicklow Mountains. Having featured in P.S. I Love You (2007), there’s no denying the romantic allure of the scenery here.
Other top spots named on the list included Achill Island, Powerscourt Estate, Ashford Castle, and Skellig Michael. Having featured in everything from The Quiet Man (1952) to Irish Wish (2024), Ireland’s Hollywood appeal remains strong.
Closing out the top ten, Malin Head ranked seventh, followed by Lough Tay in eighth. Trim Castle claimed ninth and Inis Mór followed in tenth.
