Ardmore Studios expected to fetch at least €10m in sale

Ardmore Studios, Ireland’s largest and most famous film production facility, has been put on the market with early estimates suggesting the sale could fetch at least €10m for its owners.

The 18-acre facility in Bray, Co Wicklow, has been owned by former U2 manager Paul McGuinness and well-known accountant Ossie Kilkenny, for nearly 30 years, with Enterprise Ireland controlling a one-third stake.

The three shareholders said in a statement that they believe “the time is right for a sale”.