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  If you've ever wondered where the capital county of love is in Ireland, wonder no more. The best place for romance is County Cavan, a Bank of Ireland study has found. For Valentine's Day 2023, Cavan consumers spent 126% more on the special people in their lives. They spent significantly more than other counties, with the next top-spending county being revealed as Offaly (+49%), then Wicklow (+38%). Roscommon and Sligo were next, spending 29% more on Valentine's Day than normal. The least romantic counties, at least the ones that spent less than normal in Ireland, were Kilkenny (-12%), Kerry (-18%), Kildare (-19%), and Leitrim. Waterford is Cavan's antithesis, reigning as Ireland's least romantic county, with Valentine's Day spending declining by 35%. Overall there was more Valentine's Day spending this year than previously, with spending hikes in all the classic areas like spas (+62%), grooming (+58%), jewellery (+47%), chocolates (+46%), greeting cards (+31%), and hotel breaks (+15%). Men splashed the cash on flowers more than women did, but it was 50/50 when it came to buying chocolates. They spent an equal amount more or less on perfume, but men spent more on jewellery (66%) than women did (34%). You know where to be heading for Valentine's Day 2024 if you really want to be treated. Header image via IMDb & Google Maps READ ON: RTÉ has revealed its 10 highest-paid presenters