The Most Instagrammable Places in Ireland
Ireland’s natural beauty and iconic city sights continue to inspire travellers who love to share their adventures. New social data reveals which destinations attract the highest number of Instagram posts and the types of places that consistently fill our feeds.
To uncover the country’s most photographed hotspots, the Virgin Media data team reviewed Instagram hashtag volumes for Ireland’s best-known locations. The findings highlight the sites that are generating the most posts, photos and reels from visitors.
Ireland's Most Instagrammable Tourist Attractions
1. Connemara, Galway - 826,000 posts
The wild landscapes of Connemara continue to captivate visitors. Its mountains, lakes and coastal views provide a dramatic backdrop that feels made for photography. The variety of scenery helps explain why it sits comfortably at the top of the list.
2. Cliffs of Moher, Clare - 785,253 posts
The cliffs remain one of Ireland’s most recognisable locations. Visitors are eager to capture the sweeping Atlantic views, and even on misty days the dramatic setting creates atmospheric images that perform well on social media.
3. Temple Bar, Dublin - 716,800 posts
Temple Bar retains its position as Dublin’s most shared neighbourhood. Its pubs, music venues and colourful cobbled streets give visitors countless reasons to post, especially at weekends when the atmosphere is at its peak.
4. Glendalough, Wicklow - 284,700 posts
Glendalough’s monastic ruins paired with its scenic valley make it a favourite for both hikers and day-trippers. The blend of history and tranquil landscapes ensures it remains one of the easiest places in Ireland to photograph.
5. Ring of Kerry, Kerry - 273,979 posts
The Ring of Kerry continues to draw visitors who want sweeping coastal shots and classic road-trip moments. Its viewpoints and coastal stretches are among the most reposted images from the southwest.
6. Phoenix Park, Dublin - 270,600 posts
As one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe, Phoenix Park provides huge variety for photographers. From the resident deer to the open green spaces and historical landmarks, the park offers countless opportunities for nature-focused posts.
7. Wicklow Mountains National Park, Wicklow - 241,800 posts
The Wicklow Mountains remain a favourite among walkers and photographers seeking dramatic upland scenery close to Dublin. Seasonal colours and open views make it a steady performer on social feeds all year round.
8. Guinness Storehouse, Dublin - 196,116 posts
The Storehouse remains one of Dublin’s most popular indoor attractions for Instagram content. Visitors regularly share photos from the Gravity Bar, the exhibits and the iconic pint-pouring experience.
9. Dingle Peninsula, Kerry - 164,700 posts
The peninsula’s rugged coastline, colourful village centre and traditional character continue to attract visitors who want authentic and scenic imagery.
10. Cobh, Cork - 164,000 posts
Cobh’s pastel houses and harbourside views make it one of Ireland’s most picturesque towns. The famous Deck of Cards houses are among the most recognisable photo spots in the country.
Top 50 Instagrammable Locations in Ireland
Most Instagrammable Spots By County
Dublin leads the way with the highest volume of tagged posts, which reflects both the city’s role as Ireland’s main tourism hub and the amount of shareable locations it offers. Temple Bar makes up a significant portion of this, but other spots such as Phoenix Park, Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse contribute strongly.
Galway follows closely behind, driven by the ongoing popularity of Connemara, Salthill and the Aran Islands. These results show how consistently visitors are drawn to the west for dramatic scenery and coastal photographs that fit seamlessly into travel-themed feeds.
Clare, Wicklow and Kerry also perform strongly, each boosted by an instantly recognisable headline attraction and supported by several high-performing locations. Clare’s total is lifted by the Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch and the Burren, which together offer rugged coastline and unique limestone landscapes.
Wicklow’s position is strengthened by Glendalough, the national park and Powerscourt Estate, all of which have a strong visual identity. Kerry’s counts reflect the continued appeal of the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and Killarney National Park. Counties that offer a mix of coastline, mountains, heritage sites and scenic routes consistently rank near the top, showing how heavily natural beauty influences Irish travel content online.
Methodology
The Virgin Media data team analysed Instagram hashtag usage for five well known landmarks or places of interest in each Irish county. For every location, the most commonly used related hashtags were identified and counted. The total number of tagged posts for each set of five locations was then combined to calculate the overall Instagram activity for each county. The same approach was used to rank Ireland’s most Instagrammable individual attractions.
Stay Connected while you travel in Ireland
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