Newgrange named Ireland's favourite heritage site

Newgrange in Co Meath is the nation's favourite heritage site, according to an online poll.

The survey was conducted as part of National Heritage Week.

The poll of 650 respondents is shedding light on how the public feels about our national heritage sites.

Meath has come out on top, being voted Ireland's 'most heritage-rich county', followed by Dublin and Clare.

Meath's main attraction is Newgrange, which swept the board, being voted Ireland's favourite heritage site, heritage landmark and most important historical site.

Kerry was voted the most scenic county, ahead of Donegal and Clare.

The Burren was named as the attraction most people would like to be named a UNESCO world heritage site, taking almost 30% of the vote, ahead of the Historic City of Dublin on 21% and the Rock of Cashel on 17%.

One in three people questioned said they regularly visit heritage sites, up from one in four last year.

However, 36% of respondents said they are dissatisfied with the level of work being done to preserve our landmarks.