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TG4 presenters: L-R, Caoimhe N\u00ed Chathail, Caitr\u00edona N\u00ed Chual\u00e1in, Brian Tyers, Eimear N\u00ed Chonaola, Niamh N\u00ed Chr\u00f3in\u00edn, Hector \u00d3 hEochag\u00e1in, Gr\u00e1inne Bleasdale, Si\u00fan Nic Gearailt, Gemma N\u00ed Chionnaith, Cu\u00e1n \u00d3 Flatharta & Laura Pakenham. Credit – Martina Regan.<\/sup><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TG4 Autumn Launch trailer<\/strong>: TG4 F\u00f3mhar <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Press Pack and Images:<\/strong> TG4 Autumn schedule ’24<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TG4 launched its autumn schedule in The Dean in Galway City earlier today (9\/9\/24) with many of the stations’ well-known faces in attendance.<\/p>\n The new season\u2019s launch F\u00f3mhar 24 has something for everyone as TG4 continues to deliver more unique home-produced documentaries that reflect Irish life, an array of live sports events, unique entertainment series, excellent music, an impressive selection of drama series premiering on Irish TV along with original content on the Irish language children\u2019s channel C\u00fala4.<\/p>\n Top-class home-produced drama will feature this season with the brand-new drama series Cr\u00e1<\/strong> which sees a murder investigation begin when Garda Conall \u00d3 S\u00failleabh\u00e1in’s missing mother is discovered buried in a bog. Meanwhile, a young journalist, Ciara-Kate, decides to produce a podcast about the case. If Conall wants justice for his mother, he has no choice but to join forces with this journalist. Their investigation leads them on a dark path and begs the question: can justice really be blind? The station\u2019s flagship soap Ros na R\u00fan<\/strong> is back and more gripping than ever as life in the fictional Gaeltacht village comes with criminal Garda activity, wrongful crime convictions, death, gender, drugs and social issues alongside, love, romance and hearty village fun. Only last week our sports coverage was described as \u201ca glittering example of public service broadcasting\u201d and our national audience share has reached levels not seen since 2007. The mainstream success of \u2018Kneecap\u2019 in cinemas worldwide has shown the appetite in audiences of all demographics for Irish language content and demonstrates that audiences value TG4, not just a broadcast initiative, but as part of a broader Government vision to support the Irish language, culture and arts and to support regional and rural development and social inclusion of minority language communities by supporting the Irish language and Irish-speaking communities and Gaeltacht.<\/p>\n The underfunding of TG4 is universally recognised but so far the state\u2019s attitude towards TG4 lags behind the attitude of the people to TG4.\u00a0 Historic underfunding of TG4 is being used as a reason to maintain future underfunding of TG4.\u00a0 De facto, our regulators are the state\u2019s finance departments, surely not the correct way to maintain editorial independence for public service media. Coimisi\u00fan na Me\u00e1n also needs to recognise what is being achieved by TG4.\u00a0 Since its establishment barely 18 months ago, TG4 has frequently had to point out inaccuracies and deficits in its review processes, a lack of context and perspective on TG4\u2019s role and a negative perspective regarding TG4\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n TG4\u2019s successes show beyond doubt that this is the time for the state to learn from best European practice in minority language media, to act now to strengthen existing structures and bring forward a sustainable model for TG4 which will benefit all of Irish society.\u201d<\/em> This season’s documentaries include Fathaigh na Farraige,<\/strong> which explores Ireland’s relationship with sharks and cetaceans in Irish waters. Idir Dh\u00e1 Bhaile <\/strong>explores the challenges faced by one family of Ukrainian refugees as they try to rebuild their lives in Ireland. Na Lumi\u00e8re Gaelacha, <\/strong>tells the story of the Horgan Brothers of Youghal, photographic, cinematic and animation pioneers at the time of the Lumi\u00e8re brothers in France.<\/p>\n Actor Brendan Gleeson hosts a heartfelt tribute in Brendan Gleeson\u2019s Farewell to Hughes\u2019s<\/strong>, where he interviews musicians, dancers, and singers who share the story of the unassuming pub and its lasting impact on his life and the world of traditional music in Dublin and throughout Ireland.<\/p>\n In Thomas Moore – Bard na h\u00c9ireann,<\/strong> we explore Moore’s intriguing life and work while hearing new interpretations of many of his best-known songs. In historical documentaries; Pogrom Bh\u00e9al Feirste<\/strong> explores how a book about the plight of Nationalists in Belfast was too dangerous to be published. De Valera san Fh\u00e1sach, <\/strong>is a historical documentary series that presents the vital story of de Valera’s Wilderness years from 1924-1926 when he was imprisoned, in poor mental health and stripped of his political power. Sc\u00e9alta \u00e1r Stampa\u00ed <\/strong>sees six curious people find out about the particular images that have been put on the stamps of Ireland over the years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Entertainment over the coming months sees Ireland\u2019s most intrepid traveller, Hector \u00d3 hEochag\u00e1in, embark on his latest epic trip in Hector<\/strong> – Caribbean<\/strong>. Hector heads to the rich tropical waters of the Caribbean, a journey through a string of magical islands, from Cuba to Jamaica, Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico, from Antigua to Montserrat and ending way down South in Trinidad and Tobago. Junior Eurovision<\/strong> is in search of the next Irish Junior Eurovision 2024 entry. Who will represent Ireland this November in Madrid?\u00a0 We join fashionistas Caoimhe N\u00ed Chathail & Proinsias \u00d3 Coinn in \u00c9ada\u00ed SOS <\/strong>as they attempt to convince people to alter their shopping habits and embrace a more sustainable way of enjoying their passion for fashion. In Is Mise le Mess<\/strong> three cleaning fanatics are travelling around the country cleaning and decluttering homes. We get an insight into a small world where big things happen in the wonderful world of the Na\u00edonra<\/strong>. S\u00edorst\u00edl<\/strong> is a cutting-edge sustainable fashion competition where six talented designers transform second-hand clothes and recycled materials into high-fashion editorial garments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There will be a great selection of exclusive live games for sports fans on GAA Beo \u00a0<\/strong>and \u00a0Peil na mBan Beo. <\/strong>There will be live games from the Allianz Leagues, the club championships, Ladies Football, underage grades as well as second and third level. Rugba\u00ed Beo <\/strong>TG4\u2019s flagship rugby programme returns to our screens in mid-September with all the best action from the United Rugby Championship. TG4 will air live weekly coverage from the FAI SSE Airtricity Women’s National League – the top tier of the women’s game at senior level in Ireland in Sacar na mBan<\/strong>. The Listowel Races are back on TG4 this September on R\u00e1sa\u00ed Beo.<\/strong> A brand-new series Pobail na P\u00e1irce <\/strong>uncovers the history of Ireland\u2019s most iconic stadiums. Iom\u00e1na\u00edocht Hollywood <\/strong>tells t<\/strong>he extraordinary story of how Gaelic games have featured in the cinema since the beginning of the last century.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For the music lovers among us, the selection is plentiful this season. Join the King of Country, Daniel O’Donnell for a brand-new series of Opry le Daniel<\/strong> ar Thuras<\/strong> from the INEC in Killarney.<\/p>\n Ceol na gCoillte <\/strong>is an evocative feature documentary that delves into a pivotal yet underexplored chapter in the shared histories of Ireland and Canada.<\/p>\n This third series of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy<\/strong> sees the hugely popular traditional music series bring together the very best in traditional music recorded at the festival in July 2024. We join fiddler Doireann N\u00ed Ghlac\u00e1in as she takes to the road again in Ceolaireacht<\/strong> in search of the pulse of traditional Irish music in four areas around Ireland and Scotland. New music series, Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, <\/strong>comes from the traditional music festival Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh 2024 on the Dingle Peninsula. An exciting new series of Geantra\u00ed<\/strong>, sees the presenter, Pauline Scanlon, visit traditional music sessions across the length and breadth of the country.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Compelling drama this autumn on TG4 includes Hacks<\/strong> series 2 which explores the dark mentorship between a legendary comedian and her entitled new writing partner. Emmy Award winner Jean Smart stars as a legendary Las Vegas comedian who is forced to hire an ambitious young writer (Hannah Einbinder). \u00a0Ten Pound Poms <\/strong>sees a group of Brits leave post-war Britain in 1956 to embark on an adventure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As always, the Nuacht TG4<\/strong> team will bring you the latest national, regional, international and Gaeilge related news every night at 7pm and on Tuesdays at 8pm 7 L\u00e1<\/strong> sees hard-hitting weekly analysis of the stories that matter. The award-winning current affairs series Ini\u00fachadh TG4,<\/strong> presented by Kevin Magee, explores political, societal, and economic issues. F\u00edorsc\u00e9al<\/strong> brings a season of international documentaries that continue to throw a (sometimes disturbing) light on issues that affect us environmentally, socially, politically and globally.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n C\u00fala4<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n TG4’s children\u2019s Irish language channel, C\u00fala4, celebrates its first anniversary with a range of original commissioned series for our younger viewers. C\u00fala4 airs daily, from 6am to 8pm every day, giving younger viewers a chance to catch all their favourite<\/p>\n programmes as Gaeilge. Nuacht C\u00fala4<\/strong> the daily six-minute news bulletin specifically for children, will broadcast from Tuesday to Friday at 1.30pm and again at \u00a05.30pm.<\/p>\n MOLSC\u00c9AL, which is an online brand of TG4, <\/strong>will continue to tell the stories from Gaeltacht areas and Irish language communities on social media. BLOC<\/strong> is TG4’s\u00a0shared social media hub that serves the younger Irish-speaking audience ensuring its followers are treated to great content as well as getting the opportunity to become a creator for the brand. BLOC is currently available on Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, Facebook & Twitter. <\/span>TG4\u2019S online learning platform TG4 Foghlaim<\/strong> is the primary destination for those who want to improve their Irish. Developed by educators and TG4, TG4 Foghlaim is on the one-stop shop to aid language acquisition and development.<\/p>\n Cine4<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Cine4 continues to elevate the status of Irish language cinema with two premieres this year, Fr\u00e9amhacha<\/strong> and Fidil Ghorm<\/strong>, and the next new film B\u00e1ite<\/strong> in post-production.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TG4 is also available worldwide via our\u00a0Player<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nTG4\u2019s film Kneecap<\/strong> which is currently in cinemas globally has received critical acclaim and was selected by IFTA to represent Ireland in the Oscar\u00ae\u00a0International Feature Film category at the upcoming 97th annual Academy Awards 2025.
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\nDirector General of TG4 Alan Esslemont<\/strong> said, \u201cAfter the era-defining leap forward in 2023 for the prestige of the Irish language achieved by the success of \u2018An Cail\u00edn Ci\u00fain\u2019, 2024 has been one of the best ever for TG4.<\/p>\n
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