"Normal People" Filming Locations

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past year, you’ll have heard of the critically acclaimed TV show, Normal People. The TV series is based on Irish writer Sally Rooney’s wildly popular novel of the same name.

Normal People is the story of two Irish young adults from Sligo on the West Coast and late-night studying at Trinity College. Marianne, who is from a wealthy family but is socially ostracised, and Connell, who is working class but one of the “cool” kids. The book and TV series follow their tumultuous relationship, while according to the blurb, exploring “the subtleties of class, the electricity of first love, and the complex entanglements of family and friendship.”

Set in the fictional town of Carricklea in Co. Sligo in northwest Ireland and filmed in some beautiful locations, it has gone down a storm across the globe.

We’re here to tell you more about some of the places seen on the show. So when you visit Ireland, you’ll be ready to hit to road and see them for yourself!

Multiple areas of Trinity College feature in the show, which is understandable as Sally Rooney, author of the Normal People novel, is a former student of the college.

All throughout Season 1, you will catch glimpses of Connell studying in Berkeley Library and Marianne in Marsh’s Library. In one shot, you’re sure to have marvelled at the beautiful Campanile which marks the centre of the front of Trinity College Campus. As well as these, the Robert Emmett Theatre and Parliament Square can also be spotted in various scenes.

Trinity College is well worth a visit on your next visit to Dublin. While most people simply come to see the Book of Kells, places like Marsh’s Library, and 300-year-old library full of beautiful old books, and Berkeley Library is also a stunning spot for any book lover.

Although perhaps not the most accurate representation of Dublin student accommodation, Marianne’s Trinity Era residence offers a beautiful backdrop for the filming of Marianne’s college days.

Situated in the upmarket Ballsbridge region of Dublin, you can take a wander down Wellington Road where “Marianne’s house” can be found. Once you’ve soaked up the red brick majesty of this corner of Dublin, take yourself off for lunch in one of Dublin’s finest foodie areas.

Hungry after all your Dublin explorations? We recommend The Old Spot or The Chop House for a bite to eat.