Sean Burke – Location Manager, Gemma-Leah Devereux who plays Anna Ahern, Claire Nugent, Daithí Keane – Director and Niamh Walsh who plays Jenny Ahern.

STARS OF the RTÉ drama Smother visited the Clare 250 Cancer Centre as part of filming for the show’s third series.

Crew and cast of the popular drama visited the centre on the Clare Rd in Ennis at the end of April as they continue their work in Co Clare on the third series. Location manager, Sean Burke had contacted management of the centre expressing an interest in shooting some scenes there.

“We were both excited and intrigued,” operational manager of the centre, Claire Nugent recalled of the initial contact. “We had no idea what to expect when a crew of over thirty arrived and it was certainly an education to watch the filmmaking process,” she said.

Two and a half days were spent by cast and crew dressing and filming where the only interruption was the bird song. “It is a privilege to be a part of such a professional production that will be seen throughout Ireland, the UK and beyond and they were a delight to host,” Claire added. Leading ladies, Niamh Walsh and Gemma-Leah Devereux were among the actresses involved in the scenes at the location.

Clare 250 Cancer Centre will be holding its annual fundraising weekend on the 21st and 22nd of May with a Coffee Day on the 21st in the centre and their annual cycle on the 22nd.

Related News

parteen basin 1
East Clare reps feel ignored over long-standing requests to meet Uisce Éireann & Gardaí
smith o'briens gaa 1-2
Father convicted of assault but escapes jail for head-butting another Dad at Killaloe GAA grounds
kilrush community school 1
Storm Bram suspends ferry operations & closes schools in West Clare
Status Red Weather Warning
Red level gusts possible as Storm Bram bears down on Clare coast
Latest News
smith o'briens gaa 1-2
Father convicted of assault but escapes jail for head-butting another Dad at Killaloe GAA grounds
kilrush community school 1
Storm Bram suspends ferry operations & closes schools in West Clare
Status Red Weather Warning
Red level gusts possible as Storm Bram bears down on Clare coast
clare camogie convention 08-12-25 fergal o'brien 1
O'Brien to continue as Clare camogie chairperson with one change to Executive
newmarket-on-fergus the green 1-2
'Devastating blow' as Newmarket-on-Fergus medical services transferred to Clarecastle
Premium
O'Brien to continue as Clare camogie chairperson with one change to Executive
Meelick man found 'butt-naked & out of his mind' on magic mushrooms
Full marks for Seán Rynne to complete rare U21A double
Appeal to be lodged in child access row involving estranged gay couple
Inagh/Kilnamona capture U21A crown

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.