Short Film
3-10 to Claremorris (2010)
Director: Laighne Films
Community-based low budget short film. Produced by Laighne Films, an Ireland West production company established in 2006.
Mayo Locations: Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Filmography
County Mayo has long attracted filmmakers due to its dramatic Atlantic coastline, rugged landscapes, historic towns, and strong cultural identity. From classic Hollywood productions to contemporary international streaming titles, Mayo continues to serve as a distinctive and cinematic location.
This filmography highlights productions filmed in the county.
53 productions found
Documentary
Aillte / Cliffs (2026)
Director: Tua Films for TG4
Two-part TG4 nature documentary series exploring the geology, mythology, wildlife and human stories of Irish sea cliffs from Donegal to Clare, with Achill Island featuring prominently. Narrated by marine biologist Cormac Mac Fhionnlaoich. Produced by Tua Films in association with Coimisiún na Meán, Tourism Ireland and Screen Ireland. Broadcast January 2026 on TG4.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island (Cruachán / Minaun cliffs)
TV Series
Amongst Women (1998)
Director: Tom Cairns
BBC television adaptation of John McGahern's novel. Stars Tony Doyle and Ger Ryan. Filmed extensively in County Mayo.
Mayo Locations: Mayo Abbey, Islandeady, Castlebar
Documentary
An Báthadh Mór (2005)
Director: Petra Conroy
The storm of 28 October 1927 caught Mayo and Galway fishing boats without warning; 45 men were lost. Narrated by Mick Lally; based on survivor testimonies.
Mayo Locations: Galway/Mayo coast
Feature Film
Ballroom of Romance (1982)
Director: Pat O'Connor
RTÉ/BBC adaptation of William Trevor's short story. Brenda Fricker stars as a lonely farmer's daughter in 1950s Mayo. BAFTA-nominated.
Mayo Locations: Ballycroy
Feature Film
Bishop Stories (1994)
Director: Bob Quinn
Remake and re-working of Budawanny (1988). Again directed by Bob Quinn; starring Donal McCann and Maggie Fegan. Produced by Cinegael.
Mayo Locations: Clare Island
Documentary
Bonfires Over Bohola (2004)
Director: Colm O'Callaghan
Archive-based film revisiting the surviving members of the 1951 All-Ireland winning Mayo GAA team. Features previously unseen footage by Claremorris film-maker PJ Gilmore.
Mayo Locations: Mayo (inc. Bohola, Claremorris)
Feature Film
Budawanny (1988)
Director: Bob Quinn
Irish-language art film about a priest on a remote island who falls for his housekeeper. Shot on Clare Island by Cinegael. Stars Donal McCann and Maggie Fegan.
Mayo Locations: Clare Island
Feature Film
Captain Boycott (1947)
Director: Frank Launder
British period drama starring Stewart Granger, set during the Land War. Dramatises the campaign that gave the word "boycott" to the English language. Produced by Individual Pictures (UK).
Mayo Locations: Lough Mask
Documentary
Cearca’s Coiligh (1999)
Director: Edel O'Brien
Observational reality format which sent separate groups of men and women on two identical adventure weekends at Killary Harbour.
Mayo Locations: Kilary Harbour (Killary), Co. Mayo
Documentary
Diabhal ag an Damhsa (2009)
Director: Paddy Hayes
Drama-documentary exploring the night in June 1958 when the devil is said to have appeared at Toreen Dancehall. Features eyewitness interviews. Also filmed at Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim.
Mayo Locations: Tooreen, Co. Mayo
Documentary
Famine Ship (1999)
Director: David Shaw-Smith
27-minute 16mm colour documentary on the conception and execution of John Behan's large sculpture Famine Ship.
Mayo Locations: Galway, Mayo, Dublin
Feature Film
Finnegan’s Foursome (2024)
Director: Ed Burns
American golf comedy-drama. Burns called Carne "the most glorious course in Ireland". Premiered Tribeca Film Festival, June 2026.
Mayo Locations: Carne Golf Links, Belmullet
Public Art Film
Following the Whitethorn (2009)
Director: Michael Fortune
Three-part video work (approx. 20 mins each). Commissioned by Mayo County Council; funded by the Dept of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government under the Percent for Art Scheme. Explores superstitions and beliefs from communities around Ballinrobe.
Mayo Locations: Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
Documentary
Ghost: The Disappearance of Sandra Collins (2024)
Director: CrimeWorld
Podcast and YouTube documentary series examining the disappearance of a Mayo woman more than 25 years ago.
Mayo Locations: North Mayo
TV Series
Hardy Bucks (2010-2018)
Director: Chris Tordoff
Cult RTÉ Two mockumentary comedy following small-town Irish slackers. Began as a web series; won RTÉ Storyland competition; ran for four TV series. Produced by Integral Productions.
Mayo Locations: Swinford, Co. Mayo
Feature Film
Hardy Bucks, The Film (2012)
Director: Mike Cockayne
Feature film spin-off of the RTÉ's Hardy Bucks series. Released by Universal Pictures. Box-office No.1 on opening weekend; most successful Irish film of 2013.
Mayo Locations: Swinford and Mayo roads
Documentary
Iarnród Enda — ‘Westport to Achill Island’ (2021)
Director: TG4 series
Documentary series in which Enda Kenny retraces journeys through native County Mayo. Episode 2 travels from Westport to Achill.
Mayo Locations: Westport, Achill Island
Documentary
Innisfree (1990)
Director: José Luis Guerín
Spanish documentary returning to the locations of The Quiet Man almost 40 years on. Captures living memory of the filming and the Irish sense of place Ford sought to portray.
Mayo Locations: Cong and surrounds, Mayo-Galway border
Documentary
Ireland with Michael -The Pirate Queen of Mayo (2022)
Director: PBS series
Episode of PBS travel-documentary series following the life of Grace O'Malley. Filmed across North Mayo.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island, Belleek Castle (Ballina), Cong, Enniscoe
Documentary
Ireland’s Wild Islands (2023)
Director: John Murray
Three-part RTÉ One natural history series. Mayo locations include Achill Island, Clare Island and the Inishkea Islands. Produced by Crossing the Line Productions (Westport, Co. Mayo). Supported by WRAP Fund. Won Best Series at 2025 International Wildlife Film Festival (Montana) and Best Specialist Factual at 2024 RTS Ireland Awards.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island, Inishkea Islands, Clare Island
Feature Film
Irish Wish (2024)
Director: Janeen Damian
Netflix romantic comedy starring Lindsay Lohan. Primarily filmed in Wicklow; Mayo locations include Westport town centre and coastal establishing shots.
Mayo Locations: Westport (Wyatt Hotel, The Octagon), Clew Bay, Ireland West Airport Knock
Short Film
Is Olc an Ghaoth (triptych) (2020)
Director: Tom Sullivan
Three interlinked sad-funny short films set on a Covid-bound Achill Island. Written by Kevin Toolis. Explores old traditions of waking the dead under pandemic conditions. Broadcast TG4, November 2020.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island
TV Series
Kings in Grass Castles (1998)
Director: John Woods
Historical miniseries depicting Irish emigration to Australia. Stars Stephen Dillane, James Fox, Maggie Steed and David Ngoombujarra. Barron Entertainment / RTÉ / Seven Network Australia.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island