Fáilte Ireland intervened over filming permission for b The Traitors

“Following assessment by relevant OPW specialists, in consultation with experts in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, it was determined that the proposed filming activities at Knowth and Dowth Henge could not be accommodated due to archaeological, conservation and ecological considerations associated with these highly sensitive protected monuments.

“The OPW engages positively with the film and television industry and facilitates filming at many heritage sites where proposals are compatible with the protection and conservation of the monuments concerned.

“In this instance, the production company was offered a number of alternative OPW sites capable of accommodating the proposed production requirements.”