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    Ruined Dunluce Castle above the Atlantic Ocean in misty weather on the County Antrim coast. Ruined Dunluce Castle above the Atlantic Ocean in misty weather on the County Antrim coast.

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    From fantasy epics to intimate love stories, the island of Ireland always shines on screen

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    Dramatic rocky cliffs and headlands on the Dingle Peninsula, featured in Star Wars: The Last Jedi filming. Dramatic rocky cliffs and headlands on the Dingle Peninsula, featured in Star Wars: The Last Jedi filming.
    Rider on a white horse overlooks a medieval camp in a green valley at dusk in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Rider on a white horse overlooks a medieval camp in a green valley at dusk in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    © HBO Max

    1. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Northern Ireland

    Northern Ireland and the fantasy world of Westeros go together like a sword and shield! Having wowed on screen in the original Game of Thrones® saga, this epic land shines brighter than ever in the highly anticipated new Game of Thrones® tale, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The latest HBO Original Series adapted from the work of George RR Martin sees two unlikely heroes – a naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg – traversing epic locations such as Tollymore Forest Park at the foot of the rugged Mourne Mountains, the towering Myra Castle by the shores of Strangford Lough, and 17th-century Glenarm Castle overlooking the stunning Causeway Coast. Northern Ireland’s giant landscapes are the perfect backdrop for a mighty story full of dangerous exploits and dastardly foes.

    Still from How to get to Heaven from Belfast, showing three women on a hillside, looking off into the distance, with green mountains and a cloudy sky. Still from How to get to Heaven from Belfast, showing three women on a hillside, looking off into the distance, with green mountains and a cloudy sky.

    How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

    © Netflix

    2. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast – Northern Ireland

    How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is a road trip through Lisa McGee’s beloved Northern Ireland. The creator of Derry Girls is back with another hilarious comedy, but this time she’s dialling up the mystery, too. Childhood friends Saoirse, Robyn and Dara – now in their late 30s – embark on a thrilling adventure as they try to piece together the puzzle surrounding the death of the estranged fourth member of their childhood gang. Iconic locations in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry provide striking backdrops in the show, as does the ruggedly beautiful Causeway Coast. There’s even time to take in the dramatic landscapes of County Donegal, as well as a memorable trip to Dublin. It’s a dark and dangerous journey, but the island of Ireland always shines on screen.

    The Addams family stand in front of a black car with luggage stacked on the roof in Wednesday. The Addams family stand in front of a black car with luggage stacked on the roof in Wednesday.

    Wednesday

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    3. Wednesday – counties Dublin, Wicklow & Offaly

    The world of the Tim Burton-directed Netflix hit Wednesday is bewitching, magical and dazzling, so of course, Ireland was a perfect filming location for Season Two! Step forward counties Dublin, Wicklow and Offaly, all of which shine on screen alongside the Jenna Ortega-led all-star cast. From the eerie Deansgrange Cemetery and historic Powerscourt Estate to the gothic charms of Charleville Castle, these stunning spots add what the showrunners call “a sense of timeless beauty, wonder and epic spectacle to the world of Wednesday.” The Addams Family never looked so good.

    Three people walk along a harbour pier with fishing boats and hills behind them in Bodkin. Three people walk along a harbour pier with fishing boats and hills behind them in Bodkin.

    Bodkin

    © Netflix

    4. Bodkin – counties Cork, Wicklow & Dublin

    Bodkin is the fictitious coastal town that plays host to a motley crew of podcasters out to solve a mystery in this dark, comedic thriller from Netflix. The wild beauty of West Cork takes centre stage in this production, with supporting roles from picturesque spots such as the quaint village of Enniskerry in County Wicklow and Howth on the Dublin coast. Will Forte heads up a top cast in this twisty tale, where secrets unravel in unpredictable fashion. The story might turn dark, but Ireland’s gorgeous landscapes remain as luminous as ever.

    Five women from Bad Sisters sit at a long outdoor table with wine glasses, staring ahead in silence. Five women from Bad Sisters sit at a long outdoor table with wine glasses, staring ahead in silence.

    Bad Sisters

    © Apple TV+. All Rights Reserved

    5. Bad Sisters – County Dublin

    Sharon Horgan, the writer, executive producer and homegrown star of lauded Apple TV+ series, Bad Sisters, knows how to showcase her homeland on screen. The Garvey sisters, featuring Eve Hewson (Bono’s daughter), and joined in Season Two by veteran Irish actor Fiona Shaw, can’t escape the shady circumstances around suspicious deaths and inquisitive detectives. Along the way, the comic caper takes in some of County Dublin’s most beautiful coastal locations, including charming Malahide village, Skerries town (with its unique windmills) and the iconic Forty Foot swimming spot. Being bad never looked so good on TV!

    Sandy beach below a sunlit Bray Head with houses and trees beside a calm bay in Bray, County Wicklow. Sandy beach below a sunlit Bray Head with houses and trees beside a calm bay in Bray, County Wicklow.

    Bray, County Wicklow

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    6. The Tourist – counties Dublin, Wicklow & Mayo

    Season two of The Tourist sees the action relocate from Australia to Ireland, as homegrown star Jamie Dornan (Elliot) is once again out to uncover his past identity, with dangerous consequences. The city scenes take place in Dublin, while the Wicklow Mountains and the charming seaside town of Bray also provide postcard-perfect backdrops in this darkly comedic drama-thriller. As it often does, Achill Island in County Mayo possibly steals the show as Ireland’s rugged west coast glistens on screen. From one tourist to another, are you ready to explore these stunning destinations?

    Trinity College Dublin’s Campanile framed by leafy branches on a bright summer day. Trinity College Dublin’s Campanile framed by leafy branches on a bright summer day.

    Trinity College Dublin

    7. Conversations with Friends – Dublin

    From the creative team behind the worldwide smash, Normal People, Conversations with Friends is another emotionally stirring coming-of-age drama, adapted from a Sally Rooney novel. And like its predecessor, the show vividly showcases some of Ireland’s most distinctive locations. As in Normal People, the show’s striking leads traverse the hallowed halls of Trinity College in Dublin, while also taking in sights around Northern Ireland, like Queen’s University Belfast and Ballycastle.

    Young couple sit in sandy dunes, looking out towards dark hills in the distance on Streedagh Beach, County Sligo. Young couple sit in sandy dunes, looking out towards dark hills in the distance on Streedagh Beach, County Sligo.

    Normal People

    © BBC Element Pictures, Hulu photographer Enda Bowe

    8. Normal People – Dublin & County Sligo

    Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones have extraordinary romantic chemistry in Normal People, a modern Irish love story that took the world by storm. From the windswept sand dunes of Streedagh Beach in County Sligo, to the historic 16th-century campus of Trinity College Dublin, you’ll be falling for the island of Ireland on screen from the first episode. Dublin city gets its moment in the spotlight, too. Whether it’s buzzing bars (Blackbird in Rathmines), or cool cafés (The Fumbally in the Liberties neighbourhood), the city rings true in the show as a lively, 21st-century urban hub.

    Colourful mural of five school pupils in Derry Girls, wearing uniforms and smiling in Derry~Londonderry. Colourful mural of five school pupils in Derry Girls, wearing uniforms and smiling in Derry~Londonderry.

    Derry Girls mural, Derry~Londonderry

    9. Derry Girls – Northern Ireland

    Few shows capture the craic (fun) you can have on the island of Ireland like Derry Girls. The hit comedy series follows the hilarious exploits of Erin and her gang of misfit schoolfriends in 1990s Derry~Londonderry. While filming took place across Northern Ireland, it’s the Walled City that provides the main backdrop as events unfold. From the Peace Bridge and The Guildhall to the 400-year-old city walls, picture-perfect moments await at every turn. Don’t miss the Derry Girls mural, which pays homage to the show. Then pop by the Derry Girls Experience at the Tower Museum, where memorabilia, props and costumes from the TV hit are on display.

    Bearded Viking leader holds an axe and addresses a crowd in a rocky outdoor camp in Vikings: Valhalla. Bearded Viking leader holds an axe and addresses a crowd in a rocky outdoor camp in Vikings: Valhalla.

    Vikings: Valhalla

    © Netflix

    10. Vikings: Valhalla – County Wicklow

    Vikings: Valhalla is back for a third and final season on Netflix and fans are excited. Yes, they’ll get to follow the ongoing dramas of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, his headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter and Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson. But they can also admire one of the show’s biggest stars… the County Wicklow countryside. The series was filmed in this scenic spot just south of Dublin, and a visit here can transport you right back to 11th-century Scandinavia. Valhalla viewers have seen the moody waters of Lough Tay stand in for the harbour at Kattegat, watched Ballyhorsey Quarry transform into the “Ice River” and enjoyed special guest appearances from counties Meath and Kerry. Time for a Viking roadtrip around Ireland?

    Panoramic view of Lough Tay in County Wicklow reflecting clouds, with a steep rocky cliff on the shore. Panoramic view of Lough Tay in County Wicklow reflecting clouds, with a steep rocky cliff on the shore.

    Lough Tay, County Wicklow

    Courtesy Chris Hill

    11. Vikings – County Wicklow

    This hit series is based on Norse legends and traces the exploits of Viking ruler Ragnar Lothbrok. Almost the entire show was filmed deep in the Wicklow Mountains, where the heather-strewn slopes, meandering rivers and dense woodlands bear a striking resemblance to Scandinavian landscapes. Standout scenes include the longboat expeditions and raids shot at Lough Tay and Powerscourt Demesne. Season one even starred Dublin’s own Gabriel Byrne as a local chieftain, so bonus points for that!

    Game of Thrones® costume display with mannequins and character portraits at the Game of Thrones® Studio Tour. Game of Thrones® costume display with mannequins and character portraits at the Game of Thrones® Studio Tour.

    Game of Thrones® Studio Tour, County Down

    Courtesy of Game of Thrones® Studio Tour

    12. Game of Thrones® – Northern Ireland

    Endless backstabbing and the who-will-die-next suspense aside, it was the incredible real-world locations on HBO’s record-breaking behemoth that made Game of Thrones® such an addictive watch. Northern Ireland was one of the main filming locations from the first season and provided the backdrop to some of the show’s most memorable moments. Like when Sansa and Baelish cross the Riverlands (Glens of Antrim), Jamie and Bronn arrive at Dorne (Portstewart Strand) and the Boltons settle in Winterfell’s burned-out ruins (Castle Ward). Go behind-the-scenes of the fantasy epic at the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, and discover props, costumes, sets and much more from the show.

    Dublin Castle courtyard framed by an archway, with the clock tower under a blue sky. Dublin Castle courtyard framed by an archway, with the clock tower under a blue sky.

    Dublin Castle, Dublin

    13. Penny Dreadful – Dublin

    Dublin morphed into Victorian London when Penny Dreadful came to town. The fair city’s unspoiled architecture was perfectly in keeping with the era and placed the sensational Gothic drama in the real world – an impressive feat considering characters included vampires and witches. Temple Bar’s cobbled lanes, Dublin Castle and Merrion Square all made appearances, as did the King’s Inns, a historic school of law founded in 1541, which doubled as the Explorers’ Club.

    The Merchant Hotel in Belfast lit up at night, with glowing streetlights and flower planters. The Merchant Hotel in Belfast lit up at night, with glowing streetlights and flower planters.

    The Merchant Hotel, Belfast

    Courtesy of Studio Kin/Merchant Hotel

    14. The Fall – Belfast

    Police dramas aren’t supposed to look THIS good. The Fall centres around a serial killer (County Down man, Jamie Dornan) and the detective (award-winning actress with Irish roots Gillian Anderson) pursuing him in Belfast, which has never looked better on screen. Filmed in and around Northern Ireland’s capital, the game of cat-and-mouse weaves past some of Belfast’s best-known landmarks, like the Botanic Gardens, The Merchant Hotel and Cathedral Quarter. You’ll be as hooked on the locations as you are on the charismatic leads.

    Mulligan's pub frontage in Dublin with carved wooden panels and “Spirits” and “Wines” signage. Mulligan's pub frontage in Dublin with carved wooden panels and “Spirits” and “Wines” signage.

    Mulligan's, Dublin

    15. Ripper Street – Dublin

    It can be hard to take your eyes off the dapper checked suits, pocket watches and bowler hats on Ripper Street. But when you do, it’s the authentic locations that make the period crime drama so captivating. Set in 1889, the streets of Dublin were called upon to recreate Jack the Ripper era London. Locations include Kilmainham Gaol, the Phoenix Park and Clancy Barracks, while Mulligan’s pub is Detective Inspector Edmund Reid’s local on the show.