Film out in cinemas across Carlow and Kilkenny should bring with it a boost for a local company

A local company is expecting a big boost to it’s business with the release of a new movie today.

Dakota Irish are based in Kilkenny city and have a workshop in Graignamanagh making dice and other accessories for a fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.

A new film based on the concept is coming out in cinemas today with screenings at all three in Carlow and Kilkenny from this afternoon.

Founder Luke Macintosh says there’s already a massive global market for his stuff and it’s hoped the movie will bring lots of new players to the game and they are developing ways to help them.

Hear his recent conversation with our John Purcell on The Bottom Line here