It was released on September 25 but excitement had been drawing attraction to the capital well beforehand.
Since the trailer was released, there has been a 551% surge in demand for ‘Visit Dublin’ in the past month, with the show also now being number one on Netflix in the UK.
With iconic Dublin attractions front and centre in the show, including St James’s Gate Brewery, travellers are expected to flock to the city to experience the sights for themselves.
"House of Guinness" is a drama inspired by real-life events, which goes through the story of the Guinness dynasty.
Due to the large amount of visitors the actual Storehouse receives, the series was filmed at Liverpool’s Stanley Dock to replicate it instead.
This hasn’t affected the attention drawn to the real Guinness Storehouse, though, with interest rising by 108% over the past day.
However, new research from car leasing experts, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, has revealed that Dublin is the fifth hardest city in the world to navigate by car.
Anthony Boyle in "The House of Guinness".
Therefore, visitors are advised that driving around the city without taking expert tips into account could lead to stress during their staycation.
Dublin records the second-highest number of direction-based searches globally, over four million queries from both tourists and residents, second only to Madrid, highlighting how often people get lost or confused.
Dublin is 10th on TomTom’s list of the world’s most congested cities, with a 47% congestion rate.
On average, drivers lose 155 hours a year to traffic, and a 10km journey takes nearly 33 minutes.
To help those planning to drive when visiting Dublin, Keith Hawes, Director at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, has shared his top tips for navigating the complex roads:
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"Before you arrive in Dublin, take a few minutes to review the journey to your accommodation and key places you want to visit beforehand. This will allow you to know potential blockers, such as roadworks and major diversions. You can then adapt your car journey accordingly to ensure a smooth experience.
"Drivers in Dublin can use the River Liffey to their advantage, as the water divides the North and South of the city in two, so if in doubt, follow this to ensure you are on the correct side of the city that you need to be.
"Dublin’s city centre is full of similar road names such as Camden Street and Camden Row. Make sure to review which roads you are heading to or going past on your way to your destination to avoid any confusion or wrong turns.
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"Driving habits may be more fast-paced as Dublin is a major city. Don’t take it personally if a car overtakes or speeds past you – stick to your own driving pace and what you feel comfortable with.
"Signal can be patchy, especially if you’re not using your normal network, so ensure that your maps are downloaded offline so you’re never left stuck going around in circles or getting lost from the wrong turns."
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts looked at various factors to create a ranking to identify which global cities are the most difficult to navigate by car.
They analysed search volumes for ‘directions’, congestion levels, congestion world score and median mobile speed to create the weighted ranking of 35 countries worldwide based on the Global Power Cities Index (GPCI).
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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