Weekend break: The Strand Inn, Dunmore East, Co Waterford

Only two episodes in, and already locals in Dunmore East are noticing an increase in tourist numbers, says Jonathan deBurca Butler.

There was a collective gasp from punters in the Spinnaker pub in Dunmore East as the second episode of BBC/RTE drama Redwater ended last Sunday.

It was difficult to tell if it was due to the shock finale or simple relief that the show had ended. The six-part drama which features Eastenders favourites Cat and Alfie Moone has been greeted with a mixture of curiosity, pride and confusion.