The 12^th season of the popular GAA documentary series Laochra Gael returns to TG4 on Sunday the 2^nd February 2014.

With ten episodes in all the series begins with John Mullane, the star Waterford forward who intrigued hurling fans with his skill and his quest for an elusive All Ireland medal. A player who always wore his heart on his sleeve John is open and honest as he reflects on the many ups and downs of his career including how he dealt with the aftermath of his sending off in the 2004 Munster final.

As well as the players featured in each programme, there are contributions from team mates and opponents including amongst others; Henry Shefflin, Ger Loughnane, Dan Shanahan, Niall Cahalane, Michael Duignan, Maurice Hayes, Mick O’Dwyer, Cyril Farell, Sean Boylan and Donal O’Grady.

Laochra Gael starts this Sunday on TG4.

In the fourth episode Eibhlín visits the picturesque Heilbhic harbour in Co Waterford to find out how local physiotherapist  Cian  Ó Conchúir  is harnessing the powers of seaweed to help heal his patients.

Eibhlín joins Cian as she finds out firsthand the relaxing benefits of seaweed baths and travels out into the bay to meet the local man who harvests the seaweed for Cian.

Also on the programme, ‘Hammy’ Hamilton a skilled crafter of flutes and flute player demonstrates his skills in Cúil Aodha in the heart of the Múscraí Gaeltacht and Ar Fud na Tíre takes in the scenery in Co Waterford on the new Anne Valley Walk.