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Horn Head Loop is a six-kilometre peninsula visitors can walk along and take in scenic views of the cliffs and surrounding nature
New research has uncovered the most-loved Irish tourist spots, based on top Tripadvisor ratings, with a Donegal hotspot making the top 10.
The data revealed Kilkee Cliff Walk in County Clare as the tourist spot with the highest number of 'excellent' reviews, making up 91.8% of all reviews. Donegal’s top-rated was Horn Head Loop in Dunfanaghy, which placed 10th.
The study, conducted by Tonybet, looked at the percentage of 'excellent' reviews compared to the total number of reviews on Tripadvisor for top Irish destinations. The destinations with the highest portion of 'excellent' reviews were then ranked top to bottom. Only places with 100 reviews or more were considered.
“Horn Head Loop is a six-kilometre peninsula visitors can walk along and take in scenic views of the cliffs and surrounding nature,” the review reads. "The place has a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor, with 80.9% of reviews naming the place as ‘excellent’. Currently, the walk has a 5-star review on Tripadvisor. During the 3.5-mile walk, visitors can see beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean."
The second highest-rated location is the Leprechaun and Fairy Underground Cavern in Carlingford, County Louth. Next in line, Gougane Barra Church in County Cork places third highest-rated.
Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance in Kinsale ranks as the fourth best-rated spot, with 87.7% of reviews being 'excellent'. The fifth best-rated location is Downpatrick Head in Ballycastle.
Ranking as the sixth most-loved is Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. Overlooking Dingle Harbour, Eask Tower places as seventh best-rated. Next in line, Victor’s Way in County Wicklow comes eighth with ‘excellent’ reviews making up 81.9% of all reviews. Youghal Clock Gate Tower in East Cork places ninth highest-rated, with 81.5% of reviews giving it the highest rating, with Horn Head making up the top 10.
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