Ireland’s most photo-worthy tourist attractions revealed in new study 

Galway’s Connemara is the most Instagrammed tourist destination in Ireland, according to a new study. 

The research, carried out by Virgin Media Ireland, analyzed the quantity of tagged Instagram posts from Ireland's most visited sites and attractions.

The analysis used the total number of posts to identify the spots that are most popular on social media. 

Galway claimed the number one position thanks to 826,000 Instagram posts featuring Connemara.

With stunning mountains, national park, and a picturesque coastline, it comes as no surprise that this iconic landmark topped the list.  

With 785,253 tagged posts, the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare narrowly missed the top spot, remaining a firm favourite with visitors from across the globe. 

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Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare (ICP)

Dublin's Temple Bar maintained its status as Ireland's most-shared city spot, coming in third with 716,800 posts. Its pubs and cobbled streets continue to make it a must-visit for anyone passing through the capital. 

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Temple Bar in Dublin. (iStock)

Wicklow did well, too. Glendalough ranked fourth with 284,700 posts, and the Ring of Kerry came in fifth with 273,979 posts. For tourists looking for stunning scenery and a peaceful retreat, both make for excellent choices. 

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Glendalough, Co Wicklow. (ICP)

The well-known tourist and local favourites Phoenix Park, the Guinness Storehouse, Kerry's Dingle Peninsula, and the harbour town of Cobh in Co Cork completed the top 10. 

Top 20 Most Instagrammable Spots in Ireland 

1. Connemara, Galway – 826,000
2. Cliffs of Moher, Clare – 785,253
3. Temple Bar, Dublin – 716,800
4. Glendalough, Wicklow – 284,700
5. Ring of Kerry, Kerry – 273,979
6. Phoenix Park, Dublin – 270,600
7. Wicklow Mountains National Park, Wicklow – 241,800
8. Guinness Storehouse, Dublin – 196,116
9. Dingle Peninsula, Kerry – 164,700
10. Cobh, Cork – 164,000
11. Aran Islands, Galway – 141,637
12. Killarney National Park, Kerry – 135,165
13. Salthill, Galway – 128,418
14. Powerscourt Estate & Gardens, Wicklow – 125,277
15. Blarney Castle, Cork – 123,637
16. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin – 87,100
17. Strandhill Beach, Sligo – 83,429
18. Lahinch, Clare – 80,200 
19. The Burren, Clare – 77,221
20. Kylemore Abbey, Galway – 65,250 

Virgin Media Ireland commented on the research:  “From the wild beauty of Connemara to the lively energy of Temple Bar, Ireland’s most iconic spots are giving visitors every excuse to pull out their phones. These results show how eager we are to capture and share those wow-moments, and with scenery like this it is no surprise.  

"With so many people posting on the go, having reliable data has quietly become part of the modern travel checklist and SIM-only plans will keep you scrolling, sharing and navigating without a second thought.” 

You can see the full research, including the top 50 Most Instagrammable Places in Ireland, here.