Rural Towns, Villages & Landscape
Rural Towns, Villages & Landscape
Bennettsbridge
Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny, is a charming riverside village with scenic stone bridges, historic mills, lush countryside, and timeless architecture. Its tranquil atmosphere, natural light, and authentic Irish character make it an ideal, versatile backdrop for film productions of any style.
Graiguenamanagh
Graiguenamanagh, nestled between the River Barrow and Brandon Hill, offers striking waterside views, forested trails, and rich monastic heritage. Its atmospheric streets, dramatic landscapes, and tranquil river settings provide a visually compelling, versatile film location perfect for historical, adventure, or character-driven stories.
Inistioge
Inistioge, with its elegant stone bridge, tree-lined streets, and lush village green, exudes classic Irish charm. Surrounded by wooded valleys and historic estates, it offers rich visual depth, making it an evocative and adaptable setting for films seeking beauty, romance, or period atmosphere.
Castlecomer
Castlecomer is a famous for being a former coal mining town. The main attraction is Castlecomer Discovery Park a beautiful 80-acre woodland park where visitors can enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences including a tree top adventure walk, climbing wall, woodland trails, along with the Coal Mining Museum.
Kells
Kells is a village, situated on high ground to the south of the Kings River. Kells Augustinian Priory is one of the best preserved in Ireland, it is a National Monument and a must see. In Kells you will also find a Celtic cross that dates from the 9th century at the burial site of Niall Caille, High King of Ireland. You can wander around the ruin which has a church, a chapel, prior’s residence or sacristy and several domestic buildings, a magically feature in any small production.
Callan
Callan is a vibrant market town and the largest town in County Kilkenny. There is great history in the name of the town, Callan in Irish is Callainn. This comes from the high king of Ireland Niall Caille who was drowned while trying to ford the river with his army in the area. The town has historical landmarks such as its Abbey, Churches, Town Hall, Workhouse and Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, great for any film back drop.
