Movie epic to showcase Ireland as film location

MULTI-MILLION euro epic movie Tristan and Isolde is expected to attract more films to shoot on Ireland's western shores after it opens in cinemas across Europe this week.

Film chiefs said the scenes shot for Ridley Scott's medieval epic in Ireland will show the unique countryside to the world.

The film, starring Sophia Myles as Isolde and James Franco as Tristan, filmed scenes in Connemara, at Ballinahinch Castle, Delphi Lake, Glassillaun Beach, King's Beach and Lough Nafooey.