“Doing a film that is set in a country quite different to ours is definitely a challenge,” she says. The figure for Ireland increased by 42 per cent, even if it clawed just $320 million from the global pie. “Ireland emerged as a stronger contender for both major productions and mid-budget films,” the report said, “breaking into ProdPro’s top five locations for studio budgeting” in 2026. “Ten to 15 years ago, if Wednesday came to Ireland, I’d say half the heads of department would be Irish. “It’s all glass, steel and concrete.”[ Off to the Oscars: The Irish film that’s making a big splash worldwideOpens in new window ]On Abigail, Holohan was drawn to Dublin’s docklands for a night shoot depicting Boston.

Source: The Irish Times March 15, 2026 13:33 UTC