Movie shot in Donegal enjoys special celebration premiere in Letterkenny

Donegal took centre stage as a special celebration premiere of The Three Urns was held at Century Complex, Letterkenny. 

Members of the local cast, crew, and community partners, along with other invited guests, attended the premiere, which honoured the county’s significant role in the making of the film. 

Filmed entirely in Donegal last spring, The Three Urns draws heavily on the landscape and character of the county, using more than 40 locations across Ramelton, Raphoe, Dunfanaghy, and Buncrana. 

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Iconic sites such as Glenveagh Castle, Grianán of Aileach, Doe Castle, Horn Head, and the ancient Beltany Stone Circle feature prominently, with the filmmakers describing Donegal as not just a setting but “an emotional landscape” for the story.

The film, directed by John-Paul Davidson and Oscar-winner Stephen Warbeck, follows Mr O’Connor (Ciarán Hinds) on a journey back to Ireland after the death of his wife. Along the way, he meets an array of colourful characters, each encounter shaped by the humour, hospitality, and wild beauty of Donegal.

Speaking about the event, Chantelle Grant, General Manager of Century Complex, said: “It was a privilege to host this special Donegal premiere of The Three Urns and to see so many members of the local cast, crew, and community come together. Donegal is at the very core of The Three Urns, and the pride in the room tonight was palpable. It means a great deal to us to celebrate everyone involved in such a fantastic movie.”

Produced by Samson Films with the support of Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, The Three Urns will be released nationwide on Friday, April 17.