The top filming locations in Ireland have been ranked, with The Burren , in County Clare , winning first place after featuring in "Father Ted." Ireland is filled with an endless amount of beautiful spots to discover - and this could be why eagled-eyed film and TV producers have chosen to film some of the greatest masterpieces on the Emerald Isle to capture Ireland’s natural beauty on camera. From TV shows "Father Ted" and "Normal People" to the Oscar-winning "The Banshees of Inisherin" and "Brooklyn" , Betfair Casino has ranked the top 12 real-life filming locations across Ireland that viewers at home will definitely recognize from the edge of their seats - and have proven to be the most popular to visit.
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 Trip Advisor rankings - with the lower the overall index score the higher the ranking. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! One of Ireland’s most astonishing landscapes, The Burren, located in County Clare bagged first place - with it being the filming spot for "Father Ted." While Father Ted’s House is a private residence, fans of the series will be able to soak up the beautiful surroundings of the supposed Craggy Island, as well as admire the famous parish house from the outside.
Ennistymon, located in County Clare, was also used for the comedy series - which made.