Major fantasy series to film in Offaly this summer

Filming for a six-part fantasy series titled 'Wayfinders' is set to take place in Offaly this summer.

Charleville Castle in Tullamore is one alleged location used in the series, having previously been used for the hit Netflix series 'Wednesday'.

Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD visited the set of Wayfinders on Tuesday, May 19, which is currently filming at Troy Studios in Limerick, to meet with cast, crew, and trainees involved in the production.

Co-produced by Dark Day Pictures and US company Arrowstorm, Wayfinders is a six-part series. The project is supporting over 120 Irish crew and engaging more than 50 local suppliers, and principal photography will take place in Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, and Offaly between now and the end of the summer.

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland has provided strategic funding for the production through its Nationwide Additional Production Fund, as well as targeted support for a dedicated regional skills development programme running alongside the shoot.

Wayfinders also benefits from Section 481, Ireland’s audiovisual tax incentive, which is designed to support the growth of the creative screen sector and encourage regional production activity.

The production is enabling over 50 structured work-based learning and continuous professional development opportunities for crew and new entrants based in the West and Midwest of Ireland.

During the visit, the Minister met with trainees who are progressing through structured placements on the production designed to prepare them for long-term careers in the industry.

The programme supports skills development across key departments including Stunts, Art, Props, Construction, Hair & Makeup, Costume, Production Office, and Electric.