One of the greatest defenders in Gaelic Football, Meath’s Martin O’Connell was the only modern day back to be named on the Team of the Millennium. One of Seán Boylan’s tough team of warriors that won two All Irelands in 1987 and 1988, O’Connell topped off an incredible career with a third All Ireland and a Player of the Year award in 1996. Also features interviews with Sean Boylan, Niall Cahalane, Mick Mellet and Jarlath Burns.
Carlow’s Aspiro Choir feature in this weeks Ar Fud Na Tíre. Watch the full programme this Friday on TG4 at 19:30
This Sunday at 17:10 on TG4 – Laochra Gael:A commanding fullback, Brian Lohan was a key player on the Clare team that burst onto the hurling scene in the mid 90s. Winning two All Ireland medals and four All Stars he will be remembered as a defensive giant who was very rarely bettered by his opponent. Also features interviews with Ger Loughnane, Michael Duignan and Donal O’Grady.
The last man standing for the Dublin footballers during their golden era in the 1970s Paddy Cullen won three All Irelands and four All Stars and went onto manage Dublin in the early 90s. Paddy takes an enjoyable look back at a storied career including his memories of the infamous Mikey Sheehy lobbed goal in 1978. Also features contributions from Brian Mullins, Mick O’Dwyer and Ogie Moran.
This programme will be shown on TG4 at 17.55 on Sunday evening, this St Patrick’s weekend.
From Rotumna to Croke Park: Seán Óg Ó hAilpín on his journey from Fiji to All Ireland winning captain for Cork. An iconic figure in the GAA the charismatic half back won three All Ireland hurling medals and collected three All Stars. Also features interviews with Henry Shefflin, Dan Shanahan and Donal O’Grady.
Watch it this week on TG4 on Sunday 9th March at 17:55