Great news for the industry!
The green light has been given for a new film and television production studio in Galway.
Planning is to begin soon!
The former Galway Airport will become the new home of Atlantic Studios.
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The aim is to have it up and running by summer 2022.
This is sure to be a big boost for the film & TV industry, especially in attracting international productions to the west of Ireland.
RTÉ reports that, "The first phase will see the 40,000 square foot hangar building at Galway Airport in Carnmore repurposed into a creative film and television studio space."
There is a long term lease agreed between Atlantic Studios and Galway City Council and Galway County Council, who own the site.
Danú Media, a Galway company, set up the project.
They also have support from the Western Development Commission, Údarás na Gaeltachta and a range of industry stakeholders.
And it's also reported that it's expected to create 150 jobs!
