LAOCHRA GAEL – JJ DELANEY

February 16 2016 | Posted in:

The popular GAA documentary series Laochra Gael returns to TG4 this spring every Sunday evening after GAA Beo. Profiling the feats of Gaelic Games’ greatest players this series has lots in store for GAA fans around the country.

The first programme of ten features Kilkenny great, JJ Delaney.

We have a look at Kilkenny’s great defender JJ Delaney, who won a whopping 9 All Ireland medals and 6 All Stars. Johnstown man, Delaney had a massive career with Kilkenny spanning over 13 years from 2001 to 2014, having started with minor and then onto the U21 team, and them becoming a regular for the senior team. Delaney was a key player for Kilkenny during the their time of great victories and some heartaches. With contributions from teammate Michael Rice, Cork’s Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Wexford’s Diarmuid Lyng and Cork’s own Donal O’Grady.

For further information, please contact: Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta, Series Producer – Phone: 058 46499 or email: aisling@nemeton.ie

THE NEW LAOCHRA GAEL SEASON WILL AIR ON TG4 AT 5:55PM ON SUNDAYS FROM FEBRUARY 21ST WITH A REPEAT SHOWING ON MONDAY EVENINGS AT 8:00PM.