Film in Sligo
Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils have worked collaboratively for a number of years to develop the regional film sector, support filmmakers and attract inward investment through film and screen production.
The partnership aims to build a thriving and sustainable regional film sector, recognising film as an important artform and a contributor to social, cultural and economic development.
Filming in County Sligo
Glenn Gannon, Assistant Arts Officer with Sligo County Council manages all filming enquiries and applications to film in the county.
Applications for a filming permit, together with Terms and Conditions associated with filming in Sligo can be found on this site here: Sligo County Council Filming Permit
To contact Glenn directly, you can do so via email: ggannon@sligococo.ie or telephone: + 353 71 911 4465
The Creative Heartlands Project
Established in 2019, Creative Heartlands is managed by Leitrim Design House in partnership with Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils. Developed by the Arts Offices and Local Enterprise Offices, the initiative supports creative enterprise across film, design and digital fabrication.
The project provides access to filming equipment and editing facilities to support regional screen production, including film, television, animation, educational and commercial projects.
Regional editing facilities:
- Sligo: Northside Community Centre, Sligo Town
- Leitrim: The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton
- Roscommon: King House, Boyle
Filming equipment is available to rent from The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim.
The Creative Heartlands Film Project Manager is Johnny Gogan
To contact Johnny directly, you can do so via email: creativeheartlandsfilm@gmail.com
or telephone: +35386 083 8792