Clooney visit sparks surge in Irish holiday searches

Hollywood star George Clooney’s rumoured visit to Ireland has sparked a surge in searches for tourist accommodation in Dublin and Kilkenny, according to a hotels website.

Searches for Dublin on Hotels.com UK site are up 139%, while Kilkenny has risen 62% since it was announced Clooney would be tracing his Irish roots with his wife, lawyer and activist Amal Ramzi Clooney.

George Clooney and his wife Amal are coming to Ireland in 2015. Any suggestions on places for them to visit? pic.twitter.com/BSp4qi90BH

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