Another Hollywood production makes its way to North Mayo

Production for a new Hollywood film is currently taking place in Mayo.

American actor and filmmaker Edward Burns is using Belmullet's Carne Golf Links to shoot the up-and-coming movie ‘Finnegan’s Foursome’, which he is directing.

Wild Atlantic Pictures is the Irish production company on the project.

Mr Burns has previously called Carne the ‘most glorious course in Ireland’, and has visited the Mayo location a handful of times to prepare for the new release.

_{American actor and filmmaker Edward Burns is directing the movie  (Photo: Carne Golf Links Facebook page)}

The film marks Mr Burns’ return to feature films following a five-year-long hiatus.

‘Finnegan’s Foursome’ follows two middle-aged brothers and their respective sons who travel to Ireland to play the Finnegan Family’s annual golf outing, where they distribute the ashes of the family patriarch.

Mr Burns is best known for his acting performance as Private Reiben in Steven Spielberg’s historical war drama ‘Saving Private Ryan.’ 

He created, wrote, and directed the Epix (presently known as MGM+) series ‘Bridge and Tunnel’.

_{It is the second Hollywood production to take place in the area recently  (Photo: Carne Golf Links Facebook page)}

This is the second major film production with star-studded line-ups to take place in the region in recently, with actors such as Aidan Quinn (Benny and Joon, Legends of the Fall) and Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia) having filmed scenes at Ballyglass Lighthouse for their upcoming movie, ‘Cry from the Sea’.

Mairead Melody Carr, Manager of Mayo North Tourism, said it’s ‘wonderful to see the beauty of Erris showcased to the world’. 

“The increasing demand for North Mayo as a film destination is a fantastic boost for local tourism, bringing international attention and visitors to our stunning landscapes and unique locations,” she concluded.