Lights, camera, Achill: How the Co Mayo island has captured hearts in Hollywood

Hollywood's love affair with Achill Island could mean great things for the local community and for the Irish film scene, writes Michelle McGlynn

Chris McCarthy, Manager of Achill Tourism at the filming location that served as a backdrop for JJ Devine's Pub in the Banshees of Inisherin. Picture: Michael Mc Laughlin

Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Jessie Buckley – all Irish stars on the rise. Another to add to the list? Achill Island.

The stunning island off the west of Ireland has always had plenty of character but acting as the location for a number of productions recently, it has become a character in itself.