1.1 million viewers in Germany and France to tune in to Roscommon
Cameraman Jan-Ole Sieg, pictured during filming for ARTE Découverte at Elphin Windmill.
Elphin Windmill and Strokestown Park House are at the centre of a new documentary series which is expected to be seen by over 1.1 million people in Germany and France.
A crew from ARTÉ, a European TV channel which focuses on culture, is filming in Roscommon. They are here to capture content for two 45-minute episodes – about Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. Filming is supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.
The episodes will air next spring in Germany and France, as part of a programme called ARTÉ Découverte, which focuses on discovering different countries and landscapes by highlighting the culture and history of destinations.
Each episode has around 800,000 viewers and is also available on the ARTÉ streaming service, reaching a further 300,000 online viewers.
The TV crew has been filming at a number of locations including Elphin Windmill and Strokestown Park House & Gardens.
Nadine Lehmann, Tourism Ireland’s Manager Germany, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to support the production of these two 45-minute episodes showcasing Ireland's Hidden Heartlands.
"With around 1.1 million people in Germany and France expected to watch both episodes on the ARTÉ TV channel and streaming service, it’s a great way to inspire potential visitors by shining a spotlight on our rich culture, heritage and history, as well as our breath-taking landscapes.
“Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of Tourism Ireland’s programme of activity, to inspire travellers in Germany and France to put Ireland on their holiday wish-list," she said.
