We were delighted to read the recent article for Balls.ie by Sinéad Farrell, which cited the 5 top TG4  GAA documentaries.  Of the five documentaries selected each was part of the renowned Laochra Gael series, now in its 14th season and is produced here at Nemeton TV for TG4.

The favourites from the Balls.ie list included Armagh’s Oísín McConville; Dan Shanahan from the Déise, Galway’s , Ja Fallon, DJ Carey from Kilkenny and from the Kingdom, Mike Sheehy.  The article pointed out the way in which each Laochra Gael programme captures some of the defining moments throughout GAA history, exploring personal recollections and reflections by both past and present players and keen observers of the sport.

Reliving these moments has given the audience the opportunity to see into the hearts and minds of these obviously gifted, dedicated and inspiring people and is perhaps one of the many reasons for the series being so successful.

Since the series began back in 2001 there have been over 130 programmes produced, with over 600 interviews on approximately 2,000 hours of film and fans will not have long to wait as the next series is due to return to screens on TG4 in the Spring of 2016. Series 14 will see another 10 programmes featuring some of the finest players  we have ever seen in the  GAA, ranging from the 1960’s to virtually the present day including JJ Delaney, Ken McGrath and Declan O’Sullivan to find out who else will be making an appearance follow us on twitter @Laochra_Gael

For more information on the new series please contact Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta.