Location Managers
Professional on-set location management keeping your Irish locations running smoothly from Dublin, Cork, Galway.
Location management in Ireland requires professionals who navigate county council, OPW, and heritage permit systems — from Dublin Film Office urban permits to An Garda Síochána traffic coordination and Heritage Council approvals for ancient monument filming. Our location managers ensure comprehensive permit coverage across Ireland's film-friendly landscape.
We connect you with location managers who know Ireland's stunning filming locations intimately. Our network includes professionals experienced in managing shoots from Dublin's historic streets to Wicklow's mountain passes, Kerry's Wild Atlantic coastline, and the dramatic Skellig Islands — providing the local expertise behind productions like Vikings, The Tudors, and Star Wars.
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Capabilities
Complete Location Management
From tech scouts through wrap, our location managers handle every aspect of your filming locations—so you can focus on making your production.
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On-Set Management
- Daily location supervision
- Crew coordination on site
- Safety management
- Noise & crowd control
- Access management
Site Control
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Permit Coordination
- Filming permit management
- Road closure coordination
- Authority liaison
- Compliance monitoring
- Documentation handling
Legal Compliance
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Property Relations
- Owner communication
- Access negotiations
- Damage prevention
- Neighbor relations
- Community liaison
Relationship Management
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Location Logistics
- Tech scout coordination
- Base camp setup
- Parking management
- Wrap & restoration
- Multi-location coordination
Smooth Operations
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Location Managers
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Local Permit Expertise
Expert navigation of Irish permit systems through Screen Ireland and local film offices. We coordinate OPW heritage permits, county council authorizations, and An Garda Síochána notifications across all counties.
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Location Knowledge
We understand OPW and Heritage Council requirements for filming at sites like Newgrange and Skellig Michael — including strict seasonal access quotas and environmental protocols.
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Community Relations
Our location managers build positive relationships with landowners, farmers, and local communities across Ireland. We leave locations with doors open for future productions — essential in Ireland's close-knit communities.
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Logistics Mastery
From Dublin's Georgian streetscapes to Wicklow's 'Garden of Ireland,' Kerry's Wild Atlantic Way, and remote western islands, our managers coordinate logistics across Ireland's compact but varied landscape.
On Location
Location managers handling Wild Atlantic Way, Skellig Michael, Wicklow, Connemara, and Game of Thrones Belfast access with OPW heritage clearances
Here is how this works in practice. Ireland's location-manager roster covers the senior bench that delivered Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi Skellig Michael shoots (the UNESCO World Heritage 6th-century monastic island accessed by helicopter and curragh boat under OPW oversight), Saving Private Ryan Curracloe Beach Wexford D-Day reconstruction (the largest beach-landing reconstruction in cinema history). Game of Thrones Northern Ireland units (Castle Ward Winterfell. The Dark Hedges Kingsroad.
Here is the short of it. Cushendun Caves, Ballintoy Harbour Iron Islands, Murlough Bay, Tollymore Forest), Vikings Wicklow units (Lough Tay Black Lake doubling for Norway fjord), The Princess Bride Cliffs of Moher 'Cliffs of Insanity', Brooklyn Enniscorthy unit, Banshees of Inisherin Achill Island and Inishmore (the Aran Islands), The Wonder Famine-era West-of-Ireland units, and An Cailín Ciúin Gaeltacht units. Permit-and-clearance flow runs through the OPW (Office of Public Works) heritage portfolio, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Connemara National Park, Killarney National Park. Glenveagh National Park. Burren National Park.
Plus Dublin City Council film unit, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford regional film offices, and the Northern Ireland Screen GBP-currency parallel desk for Belfast and the cross-border units.
Here is the breakdown. Skill covers heritage-site coordination at Trinity Long Room, Kilmainham Gaol, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, the GPO O'Connell Street, Newgrange Neolithic passage tomb, the Rock of Cashel, Glendalough monastic ruins, Blarney Castle, Bunratty Castle, Powerscourt House and Gardens, Trim Castle. Cong Abbey (The Quiet Man). Adare Manor, Ashford Castle (Ashford Studios is adjacent). Plus the Wild Atlantic Way (Cliffs of Moher, Slieve League, Skellig Michael, Mizen Head, the Ring of Kerry, Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Achill Island, Inishmore-and-Inishmaan-and-Inisheer Aran Islands, Connemara fjords, Donegal coast).
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Northern Irish portfolio covers the Giant's Causeway, the Mourne Mountains, the Causeway Coast, Tollymore Forest, Castle Ward, Inch Abbey, Cushendun, Murlough Bay, and the Belfast Titanic Quarter. Section 481 32% tax credit qualifies location-management spend through Irish-resident hires plus the 40% regional uplift on named-area shoots. EUR Eurozone with GBP NI dual-currency, English-first with Irish (Gaeilge) Gaeltacht capacity, CTA-borderless cross-border access.
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FAQ
Location Management Expertise
What does a location manager do during production?
The location manager oversees all aspects of your filming locations—from arrival to wrap. This includes supervising crew on site, managing access and parking, coordinating with property owners, monitoring permit compliance, controlling noise and crowd issues, and ensuring the location is restored properly.
Do you handle permits and permissions?
Yes, our location managers coordinate all filming permits across Irish counties. We work with Dublin Film Office, county councils, An Garda Síochána for traffic management, and OPW for heritage sites. Section 481 tax credit compliance documentation is also managed.
What about heritage sites and protected locations?
We specialize in managing complex locations including Skellig Michael (strict seasonal access and visitor quotas), Newgrange (OPW permits), and monastic sites. Our managers understand Heritage Council protocols and work within the conservation requirements unique to each site.
How do you handle neighbor and community relations?
Our location managers proactively communicate with neighbors before filming, address concerns during production, and ensure positive relationships. This community approach protects your production and maintains good standing for future shoots.
Can you manage multiple locations simultaneously?
Yes, for productions with multiple locations, we provide location management teams coordinating across all sites. Our managers communicate to ensure consistent standards and seamless company moves between locations.
What are typical location fees?
Location fees in Ireland are generally reasonable. County council-managed locations have structured permit fees, while private locations negotiate directly with landowners. Heritage site permits are processed through OPW. Our managers handle all negotiations in €.
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