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Ben Affleck reveals he talked Matt Damon out of moving to Ireland

Ben Affleck is all about the Emerald Isle and we're loving it. The Accountant 2 star took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on his time filming in Ireland and chatting about his plans to return. When chatting to FM104's Crossy for the Strawberry Alarm Clock, alongside co-star Jon Bernthal, he also joked about his pal Matt Damon's Irish adventures, and how he's lauded as a king here on Irish shores. Ben Affleck is all about the Emerald Isle and we're loving it. Pic: Michael'Oh, I love Ireland,' Affleck beamed. 'Gosh, maybe it's been a couple of years now, when we were there for The Last Duel, I think. 'We ended up staying because of COVID, actually. I got to spend some time and just hang out, which was amazing.' It seems the Hollywood star has his sights set on Ireland once more, adding: 'I'd love to go back. Maybe take the kids this summer. I love it. I really do.' The Accountant 2 star took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on his time filming in Ireland and chatting about his plans to return. Pic: Eddy Chen/Walt Disney Television Chatting about his friend, Matt Damon's, Irish escapades, he added: 'Matt liked the Irish, [they] were very good to him. He was like, 'Wow, maybe I should move here.' I told him, 'It'll get old. They'll get over you, don't worry about it.'' Matt chose to stay on in Dalkey alongside his family after filming for The Last Duel was shut down due to the first COVID lockdown. Trapped in the Dublin seaside town, the Hollywood actor and his family made the most of their time there, visiting restaurants, cafes and shops in the local vicinity. He also joked about his pal Matt Damon's Irish adventures, and how he's lauded as a king here on Irish shores. Pic: One photo of the star enjoying his time off went viral and saw him visiting the Vico Baths with a SuperValu shopping bag. Speculation quickly ran rampant upon the picture's release, with many wondering if he had purchased a big bag of cans for his day trip to the beach. The shop even went on to immortalise the iconic moment, having released a reusable shopping bag that had an outline of Damon printed on it.