25 years after an acrimonious split, Ireland's greatest traditional band, Fir Bolg, decide to hit the road again. In this episode, the band start to fall apart when the lead singer abandons the tour and leaves the others wondering if they can go on. This acclaimed series features a superb cast, including Seán McGinley, Don Wycherley, Aonghus McAnally, Liam Cunningham & Stephen Rea.
Celebrated as one of the masters of the short story, Frank O'Connor was also an important translator of classical Irish poetry. Cork poet and writer Liam O'Muirthile tells O'Connor's forgotten story. He argues you cannot understand O'Connor's voice in English without understanding his natural writing voice, which is rooted in Irish.
From humble beginnings, to challenging for a world title crown. From the quiet Gaeltacht village of Ros Muc in Co Galway, to the criminal underworld of James 'Whitey' Bulger and the mean streets of Boston. Rocky Ros Muc examines spirit inside the ring and troubles outside; the reality of emigration and its impact on identity. Told through the eyes of Sean Mannion, a boxer from Ros Muc, Ireland.
Now in it's 22nd season, Irelands only Irish language soap opera has the unique ability to portray the realities of contemporary Gaeltacht and rural living with humour and intelligence. It's realistic storylines are not afraid to tackle the challenging social issues of our times. Filmed entirely in the Gaeltacht, Ros na Rún encompasses this world in a dramatic and entertaining fashion.