Ballykissangel was filmed on location in the village of Avoca in the beautiful Vale of Avoca, in Ireland, and was used extensively, especially the Fitzgerald’s Pub, the church, the shops and Garda Station. Other locations in County Wicklow include Ardmore Studios in Bray, Wicklow Town, Wicklow Head, Brittas Bay Beach, Enniskerry, Ballysmuttan Bridge and Glencree. The opening scenes of the first season were shot in Luggala Estate, Roundwood. (source:http://visitwicklow.ie/attractions/ballykissangel/ )