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PS I Love You filming locations in Ireland – the beautiful Wicklow Mountains

Have you watched the romantic comedy PS I Love You? Then you’ll already be familiar with the film locations used among the stunning scenery of Ireland. Picture the scene as the cameras roll.

The PS I love you Bridge from the film in Wicklow Ireland photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
The PS I Love You Bridge from the film in Wicklow Ireland

A guy and a girl stroll among a quiet road through the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. The rolling moorlands are stained with purple heather. A stream flows under the stone bridge steeped in history.

Later their eyes meet over a pint of Guinness in a traditional Irish pub, among the craic and laughter. He sings her a rousing version of Galway Girl and sweeps her off her feet.

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Where was PS I Love You filmed?

In the 2007 hit movie PS I Love You, the central character Holly meets her husband Gerry in Ireland, but he sadly dies. His letters mysteriously arrive from beyond the grave to persuade her to overcome her grief and return to Ireland.

Holly revisits the places they fell in love. Scenes from the film were shot in the glorious countryside of the Wicklow Mountains National Park and the cottage where Holly and her friends stay is at Killruderry estate in Bray, County Wicklow

You can see the PS I Love You bridge location, the Sally Gap, Blessington Lakes and Whelan’s Bar on Wexford Street in Dublin which stands in for the local pub. This rugged and scenic corner of Ireland is surprisingly accessible. It’s less than an hour’s drive from Dublin and has been used in other films such as Excalibur and Braveheart.

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Where was PS I love you filmed? - Sally Gap in Wicklow Ireland - PS I love you film locations photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
Where was PS I Love You filmed? – Sally Gap in Wicklow Ireland

Experience the natural beauty of County Wicklow for yourself. It’s easy to hire a car and drive south of Dublin for the day. Or, book on the Wild Wicklow tour with local guides who can tell you all the best stories.

Read about my day in Country Wicklow with Irish tales and 50 shades of green on the Wild Wicklow tour

Sally Gap in Wicklow Ireland - PS I love you filming locations Photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
Sally Gap in Wicklow Ireland – PS I Love You filming location

The Wicklow Mountains

I visited a few years ago the autumn, but the best time to see the heather in full bloom is in August and September. However, there was still colour (50 shades of green according to our guide) over the moorland with dots of fluffy white bog cotton.

The peat turf that was cut on these hillsides in days-gone-by, was once the main source of fuel for families in the area. That unmistakable smell of peat smoke hung in the air from each pub chimney and the water of the streams coloured peat-brown.

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Sally Gap in Wicklow Ireland - PS I love you film location Photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
Sally Gap in Wicklow Ireland – PS I Love You film locations

Visit the Glendalough Monastic Settlement

Although it’s not included in the film, I highly recommend a visit to the atmospheric ruins of Glendalough monastic settlement. It was built in a glacial valley in the 6th century by St Kevin, who lived as a hermit beside the lake.

A lone tower stands among the gravestones. It was once used as a bell tower to call the monks to prayer, or to spot intruders from a far. It’s a lovely walk up the valley through woodland and alongside the lake toward the second lake which fills most of the valley.

Glendalough monastery - Wicklow Ireland
Glendalough monastery - Wicklow Ireland Photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
Glendalough monastery – Wicklow Ireland

Visiting a traditional Irish pub

Of course, no visit to Ireland would be complete without visiting a traditional Irish pub. You’ll usually find some live music in the evening, whether it’s a harpist or an Irish band with accordion and fiddle.

In PS I Love You, the local pub where Holly listens to Gerry playing in a band is actually Whelan’s Bar in Dublin. On our drive through Wicklow, we stopped for lunch at Lynham’s Hotel in Laragh where bare brick walls are covered with old pictures and prints.

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Lynhams Hotel in Laragh Wicklow, Ireland Photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
Lynhams Hotel in Laragh Wicklow Ireland Photo: Heatheronhertravels.com
Lynhams Hotel in Laragh Wicklow Ireland

Visiting the PS I Love You Film locations

For more information about where PS I Love You was filmed in County Wicklow, Ireland visit the Travel Republic Famous Movie Location Guide. For more things to do in Ireland check out the Ireland Tourism website and the Visit Wicklow website.

If you’re looking for a travel guide for Ireland, we can recommend the Rick Steves Ireland Travel Guide.

Rick Steves Ireland Travel Guide

Looking for a guidebook for your visit to Ireland? We recommend Rick Steves Ireland Travel Guide

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Stacie Sullivan

Monday 28th of October 2019

I would also like to know where the the holiday rental house the girls stayed ay when they first arrived in Ireland. It's beautiful and I wouldn't mind staying there myself or buying it if it ever were for sale.

Teresa

Tuesday 4th of July 2023

@Heather Cowper, PS I Love you cottage is in Killruderry estate in Bray,Co Wicklow

Heather Cowper

Friday 8th of November 2019

@Stacey Not sure where the location was but I'm sure there are many you rent that are equally lovely

Bartlomiej Talik

Saturday 18th of August 2018

Hi there I have been to Wicklow mountain location where was that film PS I Love you filmed. Just looking the house where was that film filmed I wonder where is located on which side of blessington lake drive. As I am curious. If you know let me know. I didn't went to Whelans Pub but I think I will take there my girlfriend I just met online and she is coming from Australia to Dublin to see me. So I want to do that for sure. Take her for a trip maybe as well. Wish me luck with that girl I really care about her and can't wait to meet her in person first time.

Heather Cowper

Monday 27th of August 2018

@Bartlomiej I'm not quite sure of the exact location of the house as we just took a coach tour with a few stops in the area - the Wicklow Mountains are beautiful

Hannah

Thursday 24th of May 2018

Hi Heather, I loved the movie thank you to all its wonderful locations, they’re not so far from Dublin. Hope to welcome you back in Ireland

Heather Cowper

Tuesday 29th of May 2018

@Hannah - I'm sure I'll be back in Ireland before too long!

Parul Sharma

Friday 23rd of February 2018

I have travelled this amazing place and beauty of this location gives me a memorable experience of my trip.

Heather Cowper

Friday 23rd of February 2018

@Parul It's certainly a beautiful part of Ireland

Izy Berry

Monday 22nd of January 2018

I love traveling to the movie locations too. Can't say that I've seen PS I Love You though! Looking forward to watching it later.