Many places may even inspire a writer or director to add and shoot a scene, simply because the location can fill out the atmosphere of the story and give the viewer a better sense of what situation the character is in. Limerick is a case in point. The next time we see a movie camera crew shooting in Limerick, will it be because they are making a movie or a Limerick movie. Movies do not have to reflect the character of the location, and should not be avoided for this reason. O'Connell Street could easily be seen in 1900 or 2099 depending on your budget and imagination.
Smaller locations are easier to deal with because they become timeless.
A warehouse or industrial setting can be directed as a futuristic viewpoint. An office can equally be used in many situations - past, present and future, night or day. Limerick like many towns in Ireland and all over the world has many location sites to film and it would be encouraging for young movie makers who don't know where to start, to see that major film companies see something in their towns. Many people are put off making their own movies because they can't see the potential in their town, thinking they need to be in a large city or studio to shoot, with a large budget. Many award winning filmmakers and directors started their careers with a camera, a story and a location that usually was no more than a stones throw from their back yard.