Donegal: the ‘coolest place on the planet’ to make your film

From its unrivalled natural beauty to its access to film professionals and related supports of all kinds, Donegal is emerging as a prime location for the international film and TV industry - thanks to Donegal Film Office’s hard work

The landscape surrounding Cashelnagor railway station Pic: Ciaran Murphy

The accolades arrive, and so do the film crews - to shoot the dramatic scenery and stunning vistas provided by our most north-western county.

Donegal, selected as the ‘coolest place on the planet’ by National Geographic Traveller magazine in 2017, is attracting international focus like never before. The aspiration now is to ensure that that focus is translated into more films, more documentaries, more audio-visual productions.

And that’s where the Donegal Film Office ...