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25 Feb 2026

Inishowen shines as The Lightkeeper premieres at Dublin International Film Festival

Filmed in the Inishowen Peninsula, The Lightkeeper takes in Culdaff and Malin Head, showing off a rugged coastline

Inishowen shines as The Lightkeeper premieres at Dublin International Film Festival

The Lightkeeper was shown at Dublin International Film Festival last Friday Photo: Sepia Films

The Lightkeeper premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival. 

Filmed in the Inishowen Peninsula, the film takes in Culdaff and Malin Head, showing off a rugged coastline. 

The Lightkeeper - which was originally developed under the name Cry From the Sea - follows a lighthouse keeper navigating isolation, legend and unexpected change. Dominic Cooper, Sarah Bolger, and Aidan Quinn star in the film and recently appeared on The Late Late Show. 

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A huge congratulations to everyone involved, especially the local community, who played such an important role in bringing this production to life,” Go Visit Inishowen shared. “It’s fantastic to see Inishowen showcased on such a prestigious stage, and we look forward to seeing where this exciting project goes next.”

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