Carlingford’s Underground Leprechaun and Fairy Cavern has emerged as Ireland’s second highest rated tourist attraction on Tripadvisor
The Leprechaun and Fairy Underground Cavern in Carlingford, Co Louth is Ireland’s second Ireland’s highest rated tourist destination, according to a new survey which looked at the percentage of ‘excellent’ reviews compared to the total number of reviews on Tripadvisor.
The data revealed Kilkee Cliff Walk in County Clare as the tourist spot with the highest number of ‘excellent’ reviews, making up 91.8 per cent of all reviews.
The Leprechaun and Fairy Underground Cavern in Carlingford, Co Louth was named as the second highest rated with an 89.5 per cent approval rating.
Visitors to the cavern, which is close to the shore overlooking Carlingford Lough and the Mountains of Mourne are greeted by the Leprechaun Whisperer McCoillte (Kevin Woods), who outlines the history of The Last Leprechauns of Ireland and how they became a protected species by the E.U.
The underground caverns is where leprechauns and fairies converge in the morning as the sun rises, with tunnels linking it with the the Fairy Glen across the lough in Rostrevor, Co. Down and the other with Slieve Foy, the home of Ireland’s last remaining leprechauns.
Tripadvisor reviewers were enthusiastic in their praise for the attraction with one describing it as “the Best Craic on a wet windy day!”
“The Leprechaun whisperer (Kevin) was exceptional!!! We really enjoyed his folklore stories the Cavern and park were fantastic, the attention to detail was perfect in every aspect. “ We all had a fantastic time even the non believers! The whole tour was magical and there was great craic all round!! The Leprechauns that came home with us, will their own place in our respective homes. ! I would really recommend this tour, very good value for money too. It is suited for all age groups. Our ages were 40-77 and each of us had the best time…we I’ll definitely be back……. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time, we are still laughing about our adventure!!”
Carlingford’s Underground Leprechaun and Fairy Cavern has emerged as Ireland’s second highest rated tourist attraction on Tripadvisor
Another reviewer said it was “a great day out for all the family”, describing Kevin as “a great character and a gentleman”. It was great to learn about the folklore of leprechauns and the history associated with Carlingford. Kevin is a great storyteller and has a great set up with the underground cavern and the upstairs story telling room. Whether you’re a sceptic or believer, it’s a fun light-hearted activity and it’s great to see an important part of Irish folklore and history being kept alive. There’s also some great Leprechaun and Irish souvenirs that can be purchased at the shop which would be a great piece of Ireland for tourists to take home with them.”
The survey was carried out by sports betting and casino site Tonybet.