'The Traitors Ireland' and pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor were refused permission to film at leading heritage sites

"Other requests were turned down for reasons including lack of notice and not having proper insurance"

"The Office of Public Works (OPW) would not allow hit TV show The Traitors Ireland to film at the Hill of Tara - one of dozens of filming requests it turned down last year."

"It said it welcomed filming and photography that promoted heritage sites as places for education, culture and public enjoyment."

The Office of Public Works refused permission for the hit TV show The Traitors Ireland to film at the Hill of Tara. That refusal was one among dozens of filming requests denied by the OPW last year. Reasons for turning down other requests included lack of notice and not having proper insurance. The OPW welcomed filming and photography that promoted heritage sites as places for education, culture and public enjoyment. The refusals indicate that heritage protection and regulatory requirements take precedence over commercial filming without adequate preparation and coverage.

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