Calvary Film Trip
Filmed on location in County Sligo the movie Calvary is a critically acclaimed drama…
Calvary Sligo Filming Locations
The critically acclaimed Calvary released in 2014 and starring Brendan Gleeson, Chris O’Dowd, Kelly Reilly and Aidan Gillen is about a good-natured priest who must battle the dark forces closing in around him. Calvary was filmed on location in Sligo in 2012 and the film is enhanced by the beautifully wild backdrop that Yeats Country provides. You can take a day trip to visit some of the filming locations around Sligo include Streedagh Beach, Benbulben Mountain, Lissadell, Rockwood Parade, Easkey, Ballisodare and Strandhill.
Streedagh Beach
Streedagh Beach is the beach where you can see Father James and his daughter walking with Benbulben in the background.
Benbulben Mountain
The film shows a beautiful fly over shot of Benbulben.
Lissadell House & Gardens
Lissadell is the home of Michael Fitzgerald and Father James meets him here.
Rockwood Parade
Where Father James and his daughter meet for a drink.
Easkey
Where Father James and his daughter have a picnic beside the split rock.
Ballisodare River
Where Father James goes fishing.
Strandhill
Father James meets with Veronica Brennan here and you can see Knocknarea in the background.
