how many american tourists visit ireland each year

The exact number of American tourists visiting Ireland each year can fluctuate, but we can look at some reliable sources to get an idea:

Tourism Ireland: According to their website, in 2019, the United States contributed 1.7 million visitors to the island of Ireland [Tourism Ireland North America].

Failte Ireland: This Irish tourism development agency provides a report stating that the US was the second-largest source of tourists in 2016, with an estimated 1.294 million visitors [Failte Ireland TRAVEL PROFILE].

It’s important to note that these are figures from a few years back (pre-pandemic). While recent data might not be readily available, these sources should give you a good idea of the number of American tourists visiting Ireland annually.