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Curracloe Beach
Then there is big screen hit Brooklyn , starring Saoirse Ronan , which can take you to the famous pale-gold sands of Curracloe Beach in Ireland ’ s Ancient East and deep into heart of the Irish emigrant experience .
Northern Ireland
For small screen sensations , it ’ s got to be Game of Thrones ®. If you somehow missed the biggest and most successful show in the history of television , now is the time to binge watch the eight-season juggernaut .
A huge range of unforgettable film locations in Northern Ireland appear throughout the TV blockbuster . Places like Carnlough Harbour ( Braavos Canal ) and the Glens of Antrim ( Riverlands ) in County Antrim and Castle Ward ( Winterfell ) in County Down ooze mystery and fantasy and create the perfect medieval world of the show .
Trim Castle
Watching Braveheart will also transport you to Ireland . Many of the film ’ s key battle scenes were shot at Trim Castle in County Meath .
For those who have seen the series , there is always the chance to go deeper by checking out the giant 80-metre Bayeux-style Game of Thrones Tapestry online . Explore the scenes and discover the real-life locations of the show here .
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