TG4 in Rann na Feirste for new series of Bailte


This autumn a new series of the award winning ‘Bailte’ returns with Síle Nic Chonaonaigh continuing her journey through the town-lands of Ireland. With over 60,000 town-lands in Ireland, they remain one of the pillars of modern Irish life. On this journey Síle explores the resilience within our rural communities and reveals the deep connection […]

Exploring harsh realities of fishing in the Gaeltacht


THREE of the few remaining boats that fish out of Machaire Rabhartaigh are to feature in a new TG4 documentary. Deep in the Blood is a two-part series exploring the harsh demands of fishing in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Two of the boats, owned by John O’Brien and his son Colm, fish commerically for crab while […]

Iggy now subject of a television documentary


THE growing popularity of an eight year old collie has helped raise €1,500 for an animal rescue centre in Donegal. The interest in Iggy, her owner James O’Donnell and their photographs is highlighted by the fact that they have more than 13,000 followers on facebook and 8,000 on Instragram. Last month, James did a Facebook […]

Nominated for award – even though he’s a ‘bad boy’


    A WEST Donegal actor has been recognised for his contribution to the Irish language within mainstream media, as he is nominated for an award at the upcoming Irish Language Media Awards. Seán Ó Baoill, a native of Loch an Iúir, has been nominated for ‘Réalta óg na bliana’ (Young rising star) at ‘Gradaim […]