Blake Lively Calls This Small Irish Town Her Second Home So We're Now Moving There

Blake Lively might live in upstate New York with husband Ryan Reynolds and her two daughters, but don't be surprised if you spot the star sipping on a Guinness in the Republic of Ireland any day now.

At the premiere of her new film, A Simple Favour, the actress admitted she had fallen in love with the Emerald isle, and a specific town in particular.

'Well if everybody goes and sees Rhythm Section in theatres in February then we will have to make a few more, there is about five books so it will be our second home - Dublin will be my second home,' she revealed to HELLO!.

The mother-of-two also recommended her fans visit Avoca in County Wicklow, which could only describe as pure 'heaven'.

'Oh my god can we talk about Avoca, have you guys been to Avoca?' she quizzed the publication.

'You have to go to Ireland just to go to Avoca, it's just heaven. How it's described in the bible is inaccurate, heaven is what Avoca is… it's just hand weavers and amazing pastries and it's just heaven.'

According to the county's tourism website, Avoca is a small town in County Wicklow situated on the River Avoca, previously known as Newbridge.

Known for being the location of the BBC series Ballykissangel, the town is also famous for hand-weaving. Jet-setters may also want to visit the town's mines, Mottee Sone, Knockanree Garden and stumble upon the Avoca Valley Walk.

The town is also home to several stunning AirBnb properties like this retreat location and grand stone house.

The actress fell in love with Dublin while filming her upcoming movie and spent several weeks in the city with her family.

During her time filming the hotly-anticipated film, the star reportedly injured her hand while filming an action sequence in Dublin and filming was temporarily halted.

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Right that's it, we're moving to Avoca!

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