From Father Ted to Game of Thrones, Ireland is constantly showing up as the location for some incredible TV shows and films.
Looking something new to watch? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top five TV shows and movies filmed in Ireland soon to be released.
Whether the TV show or movie is set in Ireland or elsewhere in the world, production companies and independent filmmakers love to film on the Emerald Isle.
Why? Maybe it’s the stunning scenery, the sound crew, or perhaps it’s the studios that continue to pop up all over various parts of the country?
Whatever the reason, Ireland has played host to some incredibly acclaimed films and TV shows over the years, and there’s no stopping now.
With that in mind, here is our list of the top five TV shows and movies filmed in Ireland soon to be released.
5. Conversations With Friends – watch out, Sally Rooney fans
Who didn’t love Sally Rooney’s Normal People that was adapted to our screens in the summer of 2020? If you did, you’re in luck.
The TV adaptation of Rooney’s debut novel, Conversations With Friends, wrapped up filming across several locations in Belfast and Dublin last year.
Locations included Campbell College in Holywood and Trinity College in Dublin. There were even sightings of cast members enjoying an ice cream on the Ormeau Road in Belfast.
Taylor Swift fans lost their minds when she arrived in Belfast to visit her boyfriend, who stars in the 12-episode series.
The show will follow the story of 21-year-old Frances as she journeys through college and the complicated relationships that come along with it.
The highly-anticipated show is slated to be released to the small screen in May of this year.
4. Holding – Graham Norton’s debut novel brought to the small screen
Directed by Kathy Burke, the four-part comedy-drama series was filmed on location in Skibbereen, West Cork. The cast includes famous faces such as Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) and Conleth Hill (Game of Thrones).
Set in the County Cork town of Duneen, this tale follows an eclectic mix of characters following the gruesome discovery of human remains in their remote village.
It is bound to make viewers shudder but also chuckle in this darkly hilarious adaptation of Graham Norton’s debut novel.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for this murder mystery’s ITV release date this year.
3. Derry Girls – the gang is back together for season three
Fans of the show might already know that series three, filmed across several locations throughout Derry and Belfast, will indeed be the final series. Creator Lisa McGee outlined that this had been the plan from the get-go.
The beloved series hasn’t been on our screens since 2019 due to the pandemic. So, it is bound to make us laugh and cry in its big farewell. McGee has spoken out to say that this season is going to be bigger and better than its predecessors.
This certainly makes it on the list of the top five TV shows and movies filmed in Ireland soon to be released. The release date is yet to be announced. However, the series should be making its way to Channel 4 sometime this year.
2. Joyride – Olivia Colman comes to Kerry
Oscar-winner Olivia Colman stars in this feature film alongside new talent, 14-year-old Kildare actor Charlie Reid. Shooting began for the film in County Kerry in July last year with hopes of a release this year or next.
Directed by Emer Reynolds, the cast and crew were spotted taking a fully-clothed dip in the freezing ocean while filming on the popular Banna Beach just outside Tralee.
The story follows the unlikely road trip of a dysfunctional woman and a 12-year-old boy. It was created and written by acclaimed Tralee author and screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan.
1. The Northman – an epic Viking revenge story filmed in Belfast
The Northman is an American epic historical film coming to screens in April this year. The film sports a star-studded cast, including Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, and Ethan Hawke.
Belfast was rife with social media posts spotting these massive actors all over the city.
Directed by Robert Eggers, the movie is a Viking revenge saga set in Iceland. It was primarily filmed in Belfast and the North Coast, lending its vast beauty to certain scenes throughout 2020.
Belfast Harbour studios hosted the international project. Thus, adding to the long and impressive list of productions that continue to show up in the city.
So, there you have it: five TV shows and movies filmed in Ireland soon to be released. Which one are you most excited about?
