Location Research

Location Research

Donaghadee Pier - 

Donaghadee is a small town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is in the northeast coast of the country and is about 18 miles outside Belfast and about 6 miles outside Bangor. 

Donaghadee pier has some history surrounding it too as it is the nearest port to Scotland and in the early times of the port was the landing point in Northern Ireland for travellers from the British mainland. The majority if Ulster-Scots settling in Ireland will have traveled through Donaghadee. At one stage, Donaghadee was the province’s principal port before Belfast became the major city and much of the town’s development resulted from ships and shipping. 

Donaghadee pier and the surrounding islands create the ideal place to set our film. The open water gives us the perfect opportunity to get some great shots on the boat, of surrounding coastline and  of the various nearby caves. The large, deserted islands create the perfect, spooky place to set the main part of our movie. 

Copeland Islands -

The Copeland Islands are a group of three islands in the north Irish Sea, north of Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland consisting of Lighthouse, Mew and Copeland Island. Until the 20th century, the islands were used by smugglers who brought tobacco and spirits through the islands and into County Down. Over a century ago the Lighthouse Island had a population of about 100, including a school master with 28 pupils but now there are 0 residents.

Possible Alternatives -

West Strand beach (Portrush)

West Strand Beach, also known as West Bay or Millstrand is a popular resort beach in the heart of this busy seaside resort. West Strand Beach is bounded at its northern end by the busy habour and flanked along its eastern boundary by a well used pedestrian/cycle promenade.