New Film Fund Promises Jobs Boost For West

Up to 90 jobs could be created following the launch of a €2m film fund for Clare and the western region.

The Western Region Audiovisual Producer’s fund will run over three years, working alongside local authorities in Clare, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Galway and Roscommon.

It’s hoped that as well as supporting local film projects, it will attract international production and showcase Clare and the west as a filming location.

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Geraldine McLoughlin is an Investment Executive with Western Development Commission which is one of the groups behind it – she believes Clare is an ideal location for film