Led by Claire Finn, Lighthouse Studios in Kilkenny is a 2D animation studio based at the Hogwarths-like building that is Kieran’s College. Lighthouse employs 165 people and is currently working on major productions including ‘The Cuphead Show’ for Netflix as well as productions for other major platforms including Warner Bros and Disney, to name a few. Finn talks to John Kennedy about Ireland’s thriving animation sector, attracting talent and growing a major animation studio from Kilkenny.

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