IRELAND is a destination that's so popular with tourists - but especially those of the celebrity variety. Some of the most famous A-listers in the world call Irish spots their favourites and they love to visit here. From Taylor Swift and Harry Styles to Katy Perry and even Beyoncé , the stars enjoy spending quality holiday time on the Emerald Isle.
Whether it be their chosen location for a new film or they just fancy an escape from the hustle and bustle, there are plenty of places around the country for celebs to hang their hats. Now Betfair Casino has taken a deep dive into their go-to destinations to experience a break from reality. The popularity of each location was measured by a unique index score - based on the number of hashtags and views each location has racked up on Instagram , as well as TripAdvisor rankings, with the lower the overall index score, the higher the ranking.
In joint first place was Ashford Castle in Co Mayo , as the medieval and Victorian castle was 007 star Pierce Brosnan’s wedding reception location after he married Keely Shaye at Ballintubber Abbey. Also in the winning spot was the picturesque village of Kilcar in Co Donegal , where Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband Matthew Broderick have been to holiday together. Galway City followed in second place, which is said to be loved by Ed Sheeran , who wrote the song 'Galway Girl'.
Dublin’s stunning Phoenix Park took the third spot after Beyoncé and Jay-Z were spotted strolling through the pa.
