This research contributes to tourism research by extending the work of Bolan, O’ Connor et al (2011). The paper provides strategic implications for destination marketing and for a better understanding of social media influence on theoretical frameworks. The Study shows that a variety of social media coupled with US TV and Movies using associated content sources, provides further strategic options for the Irish DMO’s approach when marketing Ireland to North America.. The Proposed theoretical Framework modification (fig 2) is presented not a final solution but rather a suggestion based on empirical evidence obtained from both primary and secondary sources. This study makes a theoretical contribution in that it addresses an existing gap in social media literature as it pertains to the Irish-American sector. The core contribution is an integrated theoretical model that highlights the contribution of social media to Irish destination marketing strategy.