Almost 1.5 million people visited the Guinness Storehouse last year making it the top tourist attraction in the country.
It was followed by The Cliffs of Moher and Dublin Zoo with the National Aquatic Centre and the Book of Kells rounding out the top five paid attractions.
The National Gallery of Ireland is the top free destination according to latest figures from Failte Ireland.
Alex Connolly, from Fáilte Ireland says a change in financial fortunes has helped: