Lighthouse Studios

05/06/2026

We are delighted to announce Strut for PAWS, a fun community dog walk in support of PAWS Animal Rescue!

Whether you have a dog of your own or not, everyone is welcome to come along & enjoy the walk.

If you would like to support this fundraiser, either by joining us in the walk or by donating, we are suggesting a minimum donation of €5, though every contribution, no matter the size, will help PAWS continue their vital work caring for rescue animals, providing veterinary treatment, food, shelter, and helping dogs find their forever homes.

And a sincere thank you if you do choose to support the fundraiser.

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⭐ To DONATE ONLY there is no need to fill in the registration details for the event, you can just donate directly via GO FUND ME.
The GO FUND ME link is: gofundme.com/f/lhs-strut-for-paws
Alternatively you can scan the QR code on the image.

🌟 If you'd like to join us on the day, please fill in a short registration form to help us keep track of numbers (including numbers of dogs!)
Please visit the Go Fund Me page and fill in the registration form (linked at the very top of the event description). You can then donate as usual via the donate button.

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Event details:

📍 Castle Park, Kilkenny
📅 Sunday, 28th June
🕚 11:00am - meeting point near Switzer’s Gate (top field gate), the route will be the Parkrun route

Together, let’s make a difference — one paw at a time. Thank you for your support,

Lighthouse Studios and PAWS Animal Rescue

29/05/2026

Last week we had the privilege of attending two fantastic events in Galway for the creative industries.

On Thursday (not Friday - if you know you know!) we were at EDGE26: Ireland's Creative Economy Summit.
It was an uplifting day that brought together creatives from across the whole of Ireland's creative industries, including film, animation, games, immersive tech, design, and music technology.

The keynotes and panels were packed with insight on scaling creative businesses, building IP, and embracing emerging technologies. The atmosphere left us feeling excited and full of ambition - thank you to all the organisers and the speakers on the day!

The next day, Animation Ireland Meitheal 2026 lived up to its name!

Meitheal is an Irish word for the spirit of collective effort and the day felt like a genuine gathering of community. The sessions on international collaboration, audience development, and the evolving relationship between technology and storytelling were engaging and thought-provoking.

It was wonderful to see Ireland's animation community come together alongside international voices to celebrate how far we've come and to look honestly at the road ahead. Huge thanks to Animation Ireland for continuing to host such an inspirational annual event, and to all the speakers on the day. We can't wait for the next one, which will be combined with the Irish Animation Awards in May next year!

Here are some photos from Galway, a little late but better that than never, eh?

Bonus points to anyone who joined Animation Ireland CEO, Ronan McCabe, and Lighthouse MD Claire Finn for a pre-Meitheal dip in the cold waters of Galway Bay on Friday morning!

Thanks once again to the teams at CREW and Animation Ireland for putting together such meaningful programmes.

22/05/2026

Bravo sir. Bold staging.

Does anything beat a slow clap?

Murder by Gaslight is a sharp, satirical take on the Sherlock Holmes tradition, produced by Lighthouse Studios with creator, Valerie Giuili.

At the centre of the world is the long-suffering inventor, Beryl, and her bumbling detective brother, Thaddeus, voiced by the incredible Lighthouse artist, Will Wivell!

If you like your laughs dark and your mind addled, follow us on TikTok for all the exclusives!

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15/05/2026

Meet Mortimer. He's a Victorian coroner that gives tips on living that you definitely shouldn't listen to.

Rumour has it he has a sideline in graverobbing. Not that we pay attention to speculation, but perhaps he's not the most trustworthy source of health advice...

Mortimer appears in Murder by Gaslight, a sharp, satirical take on the Sherlock Holmes tradition, produced by Lighthouse Studios with creator, Valerie Giuili.

At the centre of the world is the long-suffering inventor, Beryl, and her bumbling detective brother, Thaddeus. Check out our last post to meet the pair, or head to our TikTok page where you'll find all the reels to date.

If you like your laughs dark and your mind addled, follow us on TikTok for all the exclusives!

Link in bio.

15/05/2026

Step into Victorian London, where crime runs rampant, corsets defy physics, and detectives solve cases mostly by tripping over corpses...

Murder by Gaslight is a sharp, satirical take on the Sherlock Holmes tradition, produced by Lighthouse Studios with creator, Valerie Giuili.

At the centre of the world is the long-suffering inventor, Beryl, and her bumbling detective brother, Thaddeus.

If you like your laughs dark and your mind addled, follow us on TikTok for all the exclusives!

Link in bio.

07/05/2026

If you're at Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film today you're in for a treat!

Adult Swim is presenting the German premiere of Rick and Morty Season 9 alongside an exclusive selection of fan favourite series and specials including “Primal”, “Smiling Friends” and “The Elephant” that unites Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe), Pendleton Ward (Adventure Time) and more.

📍Innenstadtkinos - Gloria 1
⏱️18:00–19:30

27/04/2026

Lighthouse Studios is hiring a
"Front Office & Facilities Coordinator",
a hands-on, fast-moving role at the heart of the studio. From keeping the studio space running seamlessly to supporting the team day-to-day, no two days are the same.

If you are organised, proactive, and thrive on variety, we want to hear from you!!
Apply now via this link -

At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn. We are now seeking an experienced Front Office & Facilities Coordinator to join our team in Kilkenny. This r

08/04/2026

Season 9 baby
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07/04/2026

We're delighted to announce that our first radio drama "A Very Autistic Christmas" has been shortlisted for a New York Radio Award in the Drama Podcast category!

Created by Gilly Fogg and written by Aoife Dooley, A Very Autistic Christmas is a two part drama that follows the audio diary of Hazel, a 13 year old Autistic girl who wants to celebrate Christmas her way - for a change.

Produced by Lighthouse and Gorilla Post Production for RTÉ Kids as part of their Christmas content and Made in collaboration with As I Am, Ireland's Autism Charity.

A Very Autistic Christmas is available on the RTÉ podcast player or wherever you get your podcasts.

Well done to all involved!

12/03/2026

In Episode 12 of the All Lit Up! podcast, we're chatting to Georgina Hayns, puppet creator and creative director, about the world of stop-motion.

Georgina has worked on projects including BBC Television’s Noddy, HIT Entertainment’s Bob the Builder, Lipton® Brisk® Tea and Puffs Tissues. She also worked on the animated feature films Mars Attacks! and Co**se Bride and shorts including the Academy Award®-nominated Periwig Maker.

Plus we hear why Georgina chose the 1930s classic, The Mascot, for her short film selection.

Out now, on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

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