Guinness loving survey: where did Roscommon rank?

Roscommon has been ranked third in the country when it comes to Ireland’s most Guinness loving counties, according to a new study.

To determine where the biggest Guinness hotspots in Ireland truly lie, new data from catering suppliers Alliance Online Ireland has revealed the top 10 Irish counties for the beverage.

Westmeath comes tops. Locals in the county search for Guinness around 6,260 times per 100,000 people. Combined with the most affordable average pint of stout, priced at €5, Westmeath perfectly balances passion for the drink with great value, securing its place at the top of the list.

Longford takes second place. Despite being one of Ireland’s smallest counties, it recorded the highest search rate in the ranking, with 8,685 Guinness related searches per 100,000 people. With pints costing an average of €5.38, Longford’s residents are clearly among the nation’s most devoted Guinness fans.

Coming in third, Roscommon narrowly missed second place. The county recorded 5,143 searches per 100,000 people, paired with an average pint price of €5.14. This balance of enthusiasm and affordability highlights Roscommon as another strong contender for Ireland’s most Guinness-obsessed county.

New data from catering suppliers Alliance Online Ireland revealed the top 10 Irish counties for the beverage.

Using a weighted scoring system that accounts for both affordability and search popularity, the study ranks each county's enthusiasm for Guinness. 

The total number of searches and the average price of a stout were scaled relative to the county’s population to create a comprehensive ranking.

Dublin ranked seventh overall. While it recorded by far the highest search volume — over half a million Guinness-related searches per month — the city’s high population and the steep average pint of stout costing €7.25, driven by city-centre prices, brought down its overall score.Outside Dublin County, Kerry has the priciest pints at €5.58.