A huge mix of emotions can be experienced in the range of programming showcased at the entertaining launch of TG4’s Autumn schedule today in the Tribeton, Galway.<\/p>\n
The diverse range of\u00a0 programmes provide plenty of laughs from the likes of Hector, Daith\u00ed \u00d3 S\u00e9, Daniel O\u2019Donnell and interesting guests from near and far.<\/p>\n
The highly successful \u2018Underdogs\u2019<\/strong> return after a ten-year break, with renowned footballers Paul Galvin, Valerie Mulcahy & Ray Silke as this year\u2019s selectors, putting a new group of skilled hopefuls under pressure and creating plenty of healthy competition for places on their team.<\/p>\n Heartbreak and anguish are portrayed in the hard hitting documentary series\u2019, \u2018Finn\u00e9\u2019<\/strong> & \u2018Tab\u00fa\u2019<\/strong>, presented by renowned journalist Orla O\u2019Donnell and radio star Eoghan McDermott respectively. The programmes deal with controversies relating to injustice and the burning questions facing Irish society today.<\/p>\n The weekly current affairs series \u20187 L\u00e1\u2019<\/strong> returns and the highly acclaimed documentary series \u2018F\u00edorsc\u00e9al\u2019<\/strong> kicks off with the Irish broadcast premiere of John & Gerry McColgan\u2019s hard hitting film, \u2018This is Palestine\u2019<\/strong>, this Thursday, 6th September.<\/p>\n We also have an informative new series on the history, traditions and culture of food in Ireland – \u2018Blasta\u2019<\/strong>, as well as following a year in the life of the team in a renowned rural hotel, the\u00a0 \u2018Shandon\u2019<\/strong>, in Donegal.<\/p>\n Series\u2019 such as \u2018Bailte\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Gaeil UK\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Turas B\u00f3thar\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Beidh Aonach Am\u00e1rach\u2019 <\/strong>and \u2018B\u00e1d\u00f3ir\u00ed\u2019<\/strong> give us a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people and particular communities, in Ireland and Britain, in a contemplative but entertaining way.<\/p>\n Sports coverage on TG4 is going from strength to strength as we approach the high point in the LGFA year, where the women of Cork and Dublin meet in the All Ireland football final.\u00a0 A new programme, building up to the big match will be broadcast live the night before, 15th<\/sup> September, from the Mansion House in Dublin, with lots of music, sports stars and other female role models taking centre stage.<\/p>\n We will have the best of the Guinness Rugby PRO14<\/strong> championship, as well as the County Finals and AIB Club championship<\/strong> in football and hurling, between October and December 2018, with a live match every Sunday.<\/p>\n We will also be given an insight into the personal lives of some of our greatest GAA stars in a new series of \u2018Laochra Gael\u2019<\/strong>, featuring the likes of\u00a0 Jackie Tyrell, Rena Buckley & Colm Cooper.<\/p>\n We take a similar approach with some of the greats of Irish traditional music also in a new series of \u2018S\u00e9 Mo Laoch\u2019<\/strong>, including Frankie Gavin, Alec Finn, Arty McGlynn & Sarah Ghriallais. And as is customary for TG4, we have more top class musical offerings in\u00a0 \u2018Gradam Cheoil TG4\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Tradfest\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Lurgan 2K18\u2019<\/strong> and \u2018Junior Eurovision\u2019<\/strong>. As well as fantastic country music in \u2018Opry le Daniel\u2019<\/strong>,\u00a0 \u2018Gl\u00f3r T\u00edre\u2019 <\/strong>and from the \u2018Irish Post Country Music Awards\u2019<\/strong>, which we will be broadcasting live from the Millennium Forum in Derry, on the 11th<\/sup> September.<\/p>\n TG4 is building a reputation for outstanding live events over the last number of years and that is central to the new schedule as well, in programmes such as \u2018Samhain Live\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018F\u00e1ilte 2019\u2019<\/strong> on New Year\u2019s Eve and \u2018The Irish Post Awards\u2019<\/strong> from London, not to mention our comprehensive coverage of events as part of Oireachtas na Samhna, in programmes such as \u2018Steip\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018L\u00e1rst\u00e1itse\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018NuachtTG4\u2019 <\/strong>and much more across TG4\u2019s varied platforms.<\/p>\n All the kids\u2019 favourites will be back on C\u00fala 4, such as \u2018Whiz sa Chistin\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Horrid Henry\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018Spongebob\u2019 <\/strong>and \u2018Masha\u2019<\/strong>, as well as newly commissioned programmes, including \u2018\u00c1r Sc\u00e9al\u2019<\/strong>, where children will bring 52 newly written stories to life through the medium of art and \u2018CLUB\u2019<\/strong>, where young people introduce us to their GAA club in the company of some of their sporting heroes.<\/p>\n If you add all of this to the comprehensive coverage from \u2018Nuacht TG4\u2019<\/strong>,\u00a0 an exciting new series of \u2018Ros na R\u00fan\u2019 <\/strong>and top quality drama such as \u2018Un Bore Mercher\/Keeping the Faith\u2019<\/strong>, \u2018West Wing\u2019<\/strong>, great films and much more, there\u2019s no doubt that the new schedule offers everyone the mix of programmes that they want on TG4, worldwide.<\/p>\n Announcing the new schedule, TG4 Director General Alan Esslemont says:<\/p>\n \u201cPeople recognise themselves in TG4 programming. They can relate to material which is inspired by them. They appreciate that TG4 constantly strives to provide the most comprehensive mix possible, at the highest quality, from our \u2018S\u00fail Eile\u2019 perspective, for our viewers at home and abroad\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe are particularly proud this year of the strong output in Entertainment and our powerful Documentaries. We are constantly increasing our presence on digital platforms as well, so that\u00a0\u00a0 people can access us worldwide through the player at TG4.ie, or on our app which is available in IOS, Android and SmartTV versions. I hope that more people than ever will enjoy these new programmes in the coming months\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n 10 not to be missed programmes from TG4\u2019s Autumn schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hector – \u00d3 Siberia go Saigon<\/strong><\/p>\n Intrepid traveller Hector starts an epic journey in the heart of Siberia<\/p>\n Underdogs<\/strong><\/p>\n The classic GAA programme returns after ten years with footballing greats Paul Galvin, Valerie Mulcahy & Ray Silke as selectors<\/p>\n