sign at the Painthall where HBO are filming the mini series Game of Thrones
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Thanks for sharing this! The production has been _very_ tight in regards to security, and so far they’ve been quite successful, in part I think because the fans of this show (and the series it’s based on) are being respectful to the desires of the producers.
They’ve been filming in several different areas in and around Belfast, according to all reports, including the Magheramorne Quarry and Ballymoney.