€6m deal signed for film studio in Limerick

A €6m deal signed yesterday will see a major film studios set up in Limerick.

The Irish Examiner revealed negotiations were at an advanced stage earlier this month to create an international film industry hub at the former Dell plant.

Limerick City and County Council has now bought the 350,000sq ft former industrial building and is in continuing talks with Ardmore Studios in Wicklow which wants to expand its film and TV studios.