Filming in Leitrim to showcase county to Australian audience of 1 million

Filming for an episode of a popular Australian travel TV show called The Great Outdoors is taking place this week at various locations in Leitrim and around Ireland, with production supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.

Set to air this summer on the Seven Network, a major TV network in Australia, the special Ireland episode will showcase our fantastic outdoor experiences, breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality to an audience of around 1 million viewers across Australia.

The TV crew – including Australian TV presenter James Tobin – has been filming at numerous locations. In Leitrim, they captured footage on the River Shannon with Moon River, based in Carrick-On-Shannon.

Sofia Hansson, Tourism Ireland’s Manager for Australia and New Zealand, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to invite Australian TV presenter James Tobin and The Great Outdoors crew to come and film on our beautiful island. It’s a wonderful opportunity to highlight our fantastic outdoor activities and spectacular scenery to around 1 million Australians, inspiring them to come and experience the destination for themselves.”

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