Irish tourism showcase to millions of global viewers

Millions of TV viewers in the US last night watched the latest episode of a hit romantic reality series filmed against a background of spectacular Irish scenery.

A 100-strong cast and crew of the ABC network’s series The Bachelorette were here in April last and backdrops around the country, mainly in Co Kerry, were used.

Upwards of six million people in the US tuned in to the first episode last night which will later be syndicated and viewed by millions, both on TV and online.