If you intend filming in/on a Council owned or public place/space in Sligo, you must apply for a Filming Permit. The current terms and conditions associated with filming are as follows:
TERMS and CONDITIONS
- Insurance
Sligo County Council require a copy of the production company’s relevant insurance policy. Cover should exceed €6.5million in respect of public liability and €13m in respect of employer’s liability. The insurance policy must include an indemnity to Sligo County Council. The applicant is responsible for all and any claims that may arise directly from this filming.
- Risk Assessment
A detailed Risk Assessment or Health and Safety Plan must be submitted with all applications. Filming activities must not obstruct others from carrying out their business or cause a disturbance or safety hazard or impede the mobility of pedestrian’s, goods, or services without adequate prior consultation.
- Drone Usage
We will require proof of permission from the Aviation Authority if you are using a drone to film. Evidence of drone operations licence and Insurance.
- Traffic Management
In the event that there will be disruption to the normal flow of traffic in the area, the production company is obliged to liaise with the local Gardaí and submit a traffic management plan to Sligo County Council.
- Road Closures
A separate application form must be completed, and fees paid in order to request the closure of any public road. A statutory procedure must be carried out to implement a permitted road closure, and a minimum of 6 weeks’ notice must be given. Please contact roadsgeneral@sligococo.ie to request a copy of the application form.
- Credits
Sligo County Council to be acknowledged in the credits.
- Filming on Beaches
Beach & Foreshore bye-laws must be strictly adhered to. The beach must be left free of litter and in the same condition as when entered. All damage must be repaired to the satisfaction of Sligo County Council. Any Company wishing to film on or in the water must provide their own rescue boat/ water safety personnel.
- Fees
From time-to-time there may be fees involved in the processing of a filming request or Sligo County Council may ask the production company to make a financial contribution to local groups where filming is taking place.
- Protected Sites
If working in areas designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or a Special Protected Area (SPA), it is essential to obtain permission from the National Parks and Wildlife Service by contacting the Regional NPWS Office. This applies to both public and private lands. Please contact the Sligo division at (01) 539 3232 or email natureconservation@npws.gov.ie Designed sites can be viewed at: NPWS Designations Viewer (arcgis.com)
- Litter
Remember to leave no trace.
Please complete the following online application form and upload the necessary documentation in order to apply for Permission to Film in a Public Place in County Sligo.
Any queries in relation to Filming Requests to be sent to arts@sligococo.ie