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The playground from Hardy Bucks

Filming Location in Swinford, Mayo, Ireland

This is the Castletown playground from Hardy Bucks.

It was here that Francis "The Viper" Higgins agreed to fight the Sligo boys.

Higgins becomes confident that he can take the gang on after he manages to secure the help of Lou and the Parnell Street Dragons. However, when Lou arrives, it quickly becomes clear that he is actually a part of the Sligo boys.

Realizing that he has been double-crossed, "The Viper" unleashes Shady Ganley from the boot of his car. Unfortunately for Higgins, Ganley immediately turns around and runs for the hills.

In the next scene, the Sligo boys are forcing the Viper to shift a car.

Believing that things have gone too far, Eddie and the gang decide to step in.

Following a compromise, it is agreed that the Viper will undergo "an ancient Chinese disciplinary action from the 12th century Wong dynasty."

He is then placed face-down onto a swing in the playground while everyone takes turns slapping him on the backside.

Where is the playground?

Below, you will find the address and the GPS coordinates for this location.

GPS coordinates

The latitude and longitude coordinates for the playground are:

53.940813, -8.948248

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Address

The full address for this location is:

Swinford Playground
Davitt Place
Swinford
Mayo
Ireland

Directions

It is a 2–5 minute walk from the centre of Swinford.

Photos

Photos of the playground and other related images.

Swinford plaground

A Google Street View image of the playground. This was taken in September, 2012.

Lou from the Parnell Street Dragons

Episode 6, Season 3 - The Intervention

Viper introduces his new Chinese friend Lou, who is the leader of the Parnell Street Dragons. Unbeknownst to Higgins, Lou is actually a member of the Sligo boys.

Shady Ganley

Episode 6, Season 3 - The Intervention

After realizing that it was all a trap, Higgins releases "Shady Ganley" from the boot of his car. According to Higgins, Ganley can "take on an army."

However, Ganley quickly turns around and runs away.

Eddie and the gang intervene

Episode 6, Season 3 - The Intervention

Eddie and Buzz decide to intervene after the Sligo boys force Higgins to "shift" the back of a car.

Higgins is punished

Episode 6, Season 3 - The Intervention

Following a compromise, the Sligo boys place Higgins on a swing and then take turns slapping him on the backside. According to French Toast, this is "an ancient Chinese disciplinary action."

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