TG4’s flagship rugby programme will broadcast the exclusive highlights coverage of the Heineken Cup final in Ireland this coming Saturday May 19, with live production and analysis from the Nemeton studio, commencing at 10pm. Presented by Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill, analysis on the night will be with Eoghan Ó Neachtain, John Broderick and Eamonn Molloy with commentary from Brian Tyers.
Thursday 17th May at 22.00 on TG4
Repeat: Sunday 20th May at 21.00 on TG4
An inspirational force in Cork GAA throughout the 90s and 00s dual player Brian Corcoran excelled as both a defender and a forward, winning 3 All Ireland’s with the Cork hurlers and 2 Hurler of the Year Awards. Includes contributions from Donal O’Grady, Billy Morgan, Frank Lohan and Nicky Cashin.
For those interested in a career in media, don’t miss your chance to visit the Nemeton TV studio next week. Funding has now been confirmed for the very successful Higher Diploma in Television and Media / Ard Dioplóma i Léiriú Teilifíse. This level 8, post-graduate course in practical Television and Digital Skills is taught by television industry professionals, Nemeton TV and Waterford Institute of Technology and supported by Údarás na Gaeltachta. The information night will take place in Nemeton on Wednesday next, May 23rd at 7pm. All are welcome. For more information call (058) 46499 or email traenail@nemeton.ie.
This Saturday 12/5 we’ll be broadcasting the finals of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies Football leagues from Parnell Park; Westmeath v Leitrim in Division 3, Galway v Mayo in Division 2 and Cork v Monaghan in Division 1. Analysis on the day with Robbie Ó Grifín, Deirdre Breathnach and Sinéad Finnegan. On-air @ 13:00.
Gráinne McElwain will be presenting with commentary from Marcus Ó Buachalla, Garry Mac Donncha and Brian Tyers.
We’ll be back with GAA BEO on Sunday 3/6 and Monday 4/6 with the semifinals and finals of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, before we look to the U21 Hurling Championship on Wednesday 6/6.
On Rugbaí BEO this weekend on TG4 we have the semi final of the RaboDirectPRO12, Leinster V Glasgow Warriors.We will be on-air on Saturday at 19:00 and kick off is at 19:35. We have aninterview with Irish captain Brian O’Driscoll as well as the best of theaction from the IRUPA Awards last Wednesday night.Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill will be presenting LIVE from the RDS with EoghanÓ Neachtain, Eamonn Molly and ex Irish International Jerry Flannery doingthe analysis. Gearóid Mac Donncha will be commentating.
Donegal’s greatest football manager Brian McEniff will feature in the sixth episode of the new series of Laochra Gael on Thursday the 10th May at 22.00 on TG4 with a repeat on Sunday the 13th at 21.00.
A talented wingback, Brian won Donegal’s first All Star in 1972 as player/manager of the first Donegal team to ever win an Ulster Final.
In a management career that has stretched over four decades McEniff has managed Donegal on five different occasions winning five Ulster titles and their first ever All Ireland in 1992, has led Ulster to thirteen Railway Cup titles and has guided Ireland to victory against Australia in the International Rules series.
The programme also includes contributions from Donegal’s Tony Boyle, Armagh’s Joe Kernan and Jarlath Burns and Dublin’s Tommy Carr.
Having successfully produced the Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues for TG4 to huge audiences, Nemeton TV’s production team now turns its attention back to rugby for the climax of Europe’s club rugby showpiece competition, the Heineken Cup.
And with two Irish provinces taking centre stage in the final for the first time, this year’s pairing between Leinster and Ulster on Saturday at Twickenham adds an extra dimension to the final, making it a major event in TG4’s rugby coverage.
Thursday 3rd May at 22.00 on TG4
Repeat: Sunday 6th May at 21.00 on TG4
Kilkenny’s D.J. Carey one of the greatest hurlers of all time, he won 5 All Irelands and 9 All Stars, was twice awarded Hurler of the Year and racked up an amazing tally of 34-187 in 52 championship games. Includes interviews with Brian Cody, Brian Whelehan and Pat Fleury.
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OISÍN MCCONVILLE
Armagh and Crossmaglen All-Ireland winner Oisín McConville will feature in the second episode of the new series of Laochra Gael on Thursday the 12th April at 22.00 on TG4 with a repeat on Sunday the 15th at 21.00.One of the outstanding forwards of his generation Oisín speaks candidly about his career with Crossmaglen and Armagh. Twice an All Star, Oisín won an All Ireland and seven Ulster medals with Armagh and an incredible six club All Irelands with Crossmaglen.
The programme also includes interviews with Armagh’s Joe Kernan and Jarlath Burns, Tyrone’s Peter Canavan and Kerry’s Dara Ó Cinnéide
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JIMMY BARRY MURPHY
The third episode of the new series of Laochra Gael on Thursday the 19th April at 22.00, with a repeat on Sunday the 22nd at 21.00, will feature Cork hurling manager Jimmy Barry Murphy.
A great Cork’s dual star, Jimmy Barry Murphy won six All Irelands and managed the Cork hurlers to the title in 1999.
Jimmy speaks openly about his many years involved with the Cork GAA and the programme also includes interviews with Cork’s Donal O’Grady, Billy Morgan and John Allen and Kilkenny’s Brian Cody.