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TG4 Viewership<\/strong> <\/p>\n In 2023, a whopping 3.67 million people, which is 81% of the population, tuned in to TG4 at some point. The average viewership share for the year increased to 2.09%, up from 1.96% in 2022\u2014marking the highest share since 2009. Primetime viewing also saw a boost, reaching 2.24%. TG4 continued to hold its place as the 7th most-watched channel in Ireland. The channel hit its peak audience share on August 13th, coinciding with the TG4 Peil na mBan All-Ireland Senior Final and the grand finale of Fleadh Cheoil 2023. Most Watched and Popular Programmes on TG4<\/strong> <\/p>\n The highlight of TG4’s programming in 2023 was the Allianz Football Final clash between Galway and Mayo on GAA Beo, emerging as the most-watched show of the year. The game garnered an average audience of 250,200 viewers, securing a substantial share of 32.84%. Following closely was the TG4 Peil na mBan All-Ireland Senior Final featuring Dublin and Kerry, which claimed the second spot in the year’s rankings. With an average audience of 201,800 and a share of 26.47%, viewers witnessed Dublin’s victory over Kerry in a thrilling match. Daniel O\u2019Donnel proved popular once again on Tuesday nights with \u2018Opry le Daniel ar Thuras\u2019. Guests included Lisa McHugh, Johnny Brady and The Tumbling Paddies among many more. Weekly social media clips from the show were also popular with over 3.6M combined views on Facebook. <\/p>\n Opry le Daniel ar Thuras – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/Opry_le_Daniel_ar_Thuras<\/a> Fleadh Cheoil 2023 – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/Fleadh-2023<\/a> Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/Scoil-Samhraidh-Willie-Clancy-2<\/a> <\/p>\n Hector: \u00f3 Philippines go dt\u00ed na Solomons – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/Hector-\u00d3-na-Philippines-go-dt\u00ed-na-Solomons<\/a> Christmas \/ December 2023 \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day on TG4 <\/strong><\/p>\n December emerged as the standout month for TG4 in terms of audience share, reaching an 2.49% (or 2.74% during peak time). Notably, Christmas Day proved to be a monumental occasion, with TG4 achieving its highest audience reach of 808,400. Despite the fierce competition during the festive season, TG4 not only held its ground but also climbed the ranks to become the 6th most-watched channel over Christmas. The pinnacle of viewership during the holidays was marked by the New Year’s Day broadcast of Rugba\u00ed Beo, where 104,100 tuned in to catch the game between Connacht and Munster, making it the most-watched program during the Christmas period. <\/p>\n The ‘Die Hard,’ film and the beloved Irish classic ‘Into the West’ took center stage as top picks on TG4 during the festive season. Another standout was the Christmas Day special, ‘Grace Kelly: Banphrionsa Mhaigh Eo,’ delving into the life and legacy of the actress with Mayo roots. Offering a reflective glimpse into Inis Me\u00e1in, ‘Inis Me\u00e1in, Idir dh\u00e1 linn’ on December 28th explored the passage of time on the island. Shifting focus to environmental concerns, ‘Paddy Na Meachain’ shed light on the protection of native Irish bees. To ring in the new year, ‘F\u00e1ilte 2024,’ hosted by D\u00e1ith\u00ed \u00d3 S\u00e9 and Doireann N\u00ed Ghlac\u00e1in, provided a festive start for TG4 viewers. Inis Me\u00e1in, Idir dh\u00e1 linn – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/InisMe\u00e1in-IdirDh\u00e1Linn<\/a> <\/p>\n Paddy Na Meachain – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/Paddy-na-Meachain<\/a> <\/p>\n F\u00e1ilte 2024 – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/F\u00e1ilte2024<\/a> C\u00fala4<\/strong><\/p>\n C\u00fala4 had plenty to entertain the children throughout the festive season including Movies as Gaeilge: Nollaig an Yeit\u00ed, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Boss Baby, Monca\u00ed R\u00edoga and many more. The Irish language children\u2019s channel has been going from strength to strength since its launch last September and is available to watch on linear or worldwide on Cula4.com. TG4 Player TG4.ie<\/strong> <\/p>\n In the past year, TG4 Player saw an impressive 3.5 million views, combining both live and Video on Demand (VoD) content, reflecting a 6% growth from 2022. The most-watched live player broadcast was the URC Rugby match between Munster and Leinster on November 25th. Notably, among the top five VoD programs on the player were ‘Laochra Gael,’ ‘Dennis Cahill \u2013 Litir \u00f3 do Chara,’ and ‘Fleadh 2023,’ showcasing the diverse and popular content available for on-demand viewing. Laochra Gael \u2013 https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/LaochraGael-21<\/a> TG4 Social Media<\/strong> <\/p>\n In 2023, TG4 rocked the social media scene with an impressive 77.7 million views. One standout moment was the viral interview with Paul Mescal at the 2023 BAFTA\u2019s. Mescal had a casual chat as Gaeilge with TG4 presenter Caitl\u00edn Nic Aoidh, and the heartwarming moment was a global hit, racking up over 2.1 million views on TG4’s social platforms alone. <\/p>\n
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\nViewers were treated to exceptional musical performances and lots of fun moments during ‘Fleadh Cheoil 2023,’ broadcasted live from Mullingar. To enhance the experience, TG4 extended the Fleadh programming, airing from Thursday, August 10th, to Sunday, August 13th, providing an extra night of vibrant and captivating music for the TG4 audience to enjoy. <\/p>\n
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\nThe second series of the hugely popular traditional music series \u2018Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy\u2019 was back and our favourite adventurer Hector \u00d3 hEochag\u00e1in returned with an epic adventure from the Philippines to the Solomons Islands. <\/p>\n
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\nDennis Cahill \u2013 Litir \u00f3 do Chara – https:\/\/nasc.tg4.tv\/DennisCahill<\/a> <\/p>\n
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