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.
Documentary
Director: Colin Stafford-Johnson / GMarshTV Productions
Long-running RTÉ nature series, eight seasons. Mayo segments include the Old Irish Goat at Mulranny and Atlantic coastal ecology. Produced by GMarshTV Productions for RTÉ.
Mayo Locations: Mayo-wide; inc. Mulranny (Old Irish Goat)
Short Film
Director: Orlagh Heverin
Short film produced through the RTÉ/Galway Film Centre Short Film scheme.
Mayo Locations: Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Cathal Black
Period drama based on the true 1894 Valley House affair involving Agnes MacDonnell. Stars Greta Scacchi and a pre-Bond Daniel Craig. Supported by Bórd Scannán na hÉireann.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island (Valley House)
Documentary
Director: Seán O'Cualáin
Drama/documentary on the life of legendary Mayo poet Anthony Raftery, marking the 175th anniversary of his death. Produced by Sónta Production Company. Shot on location in Brooklyn, upstate New York, Mayo and Galway. Written by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin.
Mayo Locations: Mayo and Galway
Documentary
Director: n/a
Feature documentary on one family's journey from Dublin to Mayo in search of a particular quality of life. Produced by Michael O'Kane.
Mayo Locations: Dublin to Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Klaus Härö
Finnish-Irish-Danish co-production. A retired sea captain falls for his home aide. Supported by WRAP Fund and Screen Ireland. World premiere TIFF 2022; Irish release March 2023.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island, Castlebar (Meadow Park), Currane
Short Film
Director: Various
Selection of short films produced through Togra na Meán, a partnership between Áras Inis Gluaire and Mayo Ideas Lab. Supported by Áras Inis Gluaire, Belmullet.
Mayo Locations: Belmullet and Erris
Feature Film
Director: Brendan Muldowney
Medieval action drama following monks transporting a sacred relic westward across Ireland. Ballintubber Abbey, in continuous use for over 800 years, is a central location.
Mayo Locations: Ballintubber Abbey, North Mayo landscapes
Feature Film
Director: Michael Brennan
Production company: Sundance Films.
Mayo Locations: South Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Paul Mercier
Satirical Irish feature filmed at the historic Enniscoe estate. Winner, Best New Irish Feature, Cork International Film Festival 2023.
Mayo Locations: Enniscoe House, Lough Conn, Ballina area
Public Art Film
Director: Tim Smith & Hardeep Singh Sahota
Public art film commission. Part of Art in the Landscape: Festival of Change 2024, a collaboration between Mayo County Council Arts Service, Offaly County Council and Visual Artists Ireland, funded by the Arts Council Invitation to Collaboration Scheme. Responds to North Mayo communities and the Tír Sáile Sculpture Trail.
Mayo Locations: North Mayo & Offaly
Short Film
Director: Orla Walsh
Short film produced by Dig Productions with support from the Irish Film Board Short Shorts Scheme.
Mayo Locations: Co. Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Zach C. Gray
Family adventure following a young American boy who solves a mystery in a Mayo fishing village. Stars Patrick Bergin. Produced by Southern Adventist University, USA.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island
Feature Film
Director: Janez Burger
Slovenia's submission for the 2012 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Partially shot on White Strand beach. Irish co-production through Fastnet Films.
Mayo Locations: White Strand Beach, Louisburgh
Documentary
Director: Gillian Marsh / GMTV
30-minute documentary on Temple Mary, a two-teacher national school near Killala.
Mayo Locations: Temple Mary, near Killala, Co. Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Martin McDonagh
Oscar-nominated tragicomedy set during the Irish Civil War. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star. Three Golden Globe wins. Achill provided the fictional island of Inisherin.
Mayo Locations: Achill Island: Cloughmore, Purteen Harbour, Keem Bay, Corrymore Lake, Dugort (St Thomas's Church)
Documentary
Director: Mike Grodner
Documentary set on Inis Bigil, a small island off the Corraun Peninsula in North Mayo.
Mayo Locations: Inis Bigil (Inishbiggle), North Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Jim Sheridan
Adaptation of John B. Keane's play. Stars Richard Harris (Academy Award nominated), Tom Berenger, John Hurt and Sean Bean.
Mayo Locations: Leenaun, Ashleagh Falls (Mayo/Galway border)
Documentary
Director: n/a
Feature documentary on fly fishing and the role of the boatman on Lough Corrib. Produced by Michael O'Keane.
Mayo Locations: Lough Corrib, Co. Mayo
Feature Film
Director: Doreen O'Connor
Drama produced by Paul Tully.
Mayo Locations: Ballycroy
Short Film
Director: Laighne Films
Community-based short film. Produced by Laighne Films, established 2006 to promote community-based low budget filmmaking across Ireland West.
Mayo Locations: Co. Mayo
Documentary
Director: Risteard O'Domhnaill
Landmark documentary about the Corrib Gas controversy and Shell to Sea campaign. IFTA Award for Best Documentary. Screened in 25 countries on four continents. Funded by Irish Film Board and TG4.
Mayo Locations: Rossport, Erris, Broadhaven Bay
Feature Film
Director: John Ford
Oscar-winning romantic drama. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. One of the first Hollywood films in Technicolor on Irish locations. Oscars for Best Director and Best Cinematography.
Mayo Locations: Cong, Ashford area, Mayo-Galway border
Public Art Film
Director: Martina Coyle
Video installation work commissioned by Mayo County Council Arts Office under the Percent for Art Scheme.
Mayo Locations: Co. Mayo