From John Wayne on Cong's village green to Netflix's biggest shows filming right now — Ireland has quietly become one of the world's busiest production hubs. Here's what's actually happening, on real Irish soundstages, this year.
Screen Ireland reports that 29 Screen Ireland-supported projects have gone into production this year alone, with more than 25 further projects expected before the end of 2026 — described by the agency as "exceptionally strong" activity. A big part of the story is the Section 481 tax credit, which has made Ireland a genuinely competitive destination against the UK and mainland Europe for major international productions, on top of Ireland's own thriving domestic film scene.
For the diaspora, this isn't just industry news — it's a live connection to home. Irish faces, Irish crews, and Irish landscapes are showing up on some of the biggest screens in the world right now, often filmed a few miles from where your own family is from.
Production details current as of September 2026 — productions wrap and new ones begin all the time.
Every production needs props, costumes, crew and locations — Ireland's supporting industry is a real, growing business in its own right.