Title: The New Irish: After The Bust
The New Irish - After the Bust tells the stories of families and individuals who came to Ireland primarily during the boom years, when the economy was the shining light of Europe. For many people who came to live here, Ireland was their 'Shining City on the Hill'. The years between 2004 and 2007 were the years when our boom peaked, with 300,000 immigrants moving to Ireland. In less than a decade Ireland's non-indigenous population went up from 1% to 12%. Almost one in five people living in Ireland now were born outside the state. Within the space of a decade Ireland has become a significantly more diverse country.
According to The Central Statistics Office the pace of immigration slowed as economic activity cooled from 2008 onwards. Since the collapse of the Irish banking system and the consequent economic bust that began in earnest from 2008, many migrants have returned home, The New Irish - After the Bust is the story of some of those who stayed. Their fortunes have differed. Some who came here to work in the construction boom, have found themselves homeless. Others, who came to Ireland have gone from strength to strength in starting up and expanding their own businesses.
The New Irish - After the Bust follows a number of stories over an eight month period as people struggle with businesses; attempt to secure visas; establish new homes; work in the UK on the building sites during the week and return at the weekends; or work to send money back to the country of origin in order to support a family there.
The New Irish - After the Bust is directed by award-winning director Kim Bartley and produced by Animo Television.
"The New Irish: After The Bust" starts on Friday 04th May on RTÉ ONE at 20.30.
Genre: RTÉ Factual
Production Company: Animo Television Ltd
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Title: CHAMPIONSHIP MATTERS
Presented by Marty Morrissey the brand new GAA midweek show will feature in-depth discussion of all the issues of the GAA summer and set the agenda with some of the country's best known players, managers and commentators.
The league is over and the first championship games have thrown in. The long road to Croke Park in September starts now! With 88 games to be decided in the All Ireland Football and Hurling Championships, there is a lot to be discussed before Liam and Sam find new (or maybe not-so-new) homes this September.
Every Thursday on RTÉ Two you can get your midweek fix of GAA television with Championship Matters.
The show will be the first port of call for in-depth discussion and features as the championships wind their way to those elusive September Sundays. Broadcast live from studio, the show will be discussing in depth all the issues of the GAA summer, and setting the agenda with some of the country's best known players, managers and commentators.
Clichés are banned in the Championship Matters studio. You won't find any "game of two halves" here, just honest, no holds barred opinion and discussion, with Marty Morrissey the man in the middle asking the questions that GAA fans want answered.
Throw in previews of the big weekend games, where sitting on the fence is against the rules, some good old fashioned nostalgia and input from you, the viewers, and you have yourself a winning championship combination.
Each week the public will have an opportunity to have their say on the topics discussed on a Thursday evening. You can get in touch now via Twitter @RTÉChampMatters or through The Sunday Game Facebook page.
Get yourself comfortable, there is a long summer ahead, and Championship Matters is where the sparks will fly!
"Championship Matters" starts on Thursday 31st May on RTÉ Two at 20.30
Genre: RTÉ Sport
Production Company: Loosehorse
