Friday, 28 March 2008

CELEBRITY BAINISTEOIR

What happens when a group of celebrities is given the thankless task of running a GAA team?  Challenges, tears, tantrums, coupled with the emotions of success and failure.
Celebrity Banisteoir is a new rte series that combines GAA with prominent Irish people, including  bookmaker Ivan Yates, journalist Nell McCafferty, solicitor Gerald Kean and former Rose of Tralee, Aoibhinn ni Shúilleabháin..

THREE GRUMPY MEN

Almost a year ago, three leading commentators - Eamonn Dunphy, Eoghan Harris and John Waters - appeared on The Late Late Show in the run up to the General Election. Now with recent Mahon tribunal revelations, the trio return to ask "what now for Bertie.."

NIZLOPI

The JCB song arrived in the long tradition of surprising Christmas number ones. But Nizlopi have moved on and are set to release a new album shortly. As a preview, the band performed a song called "Start Beginning"

MARGARET A.GILL

A moving interview with an Offaly woman, coming to terms with a double tragedy: the accidental death of her daughter, and the inheritance problems caused by the absence of same sex marriage legislation in Ireland.

KIMMIE RHODES

A prolific songwriter, Kimmie has penned for such diverse artists as Willie Nelson and Mark Knopfler. Now with a new album out, she was joined by husband Gracey to perform "I've been loved by you.."

Kimmie Rhodes Irish tour begins in Belfast on April 16 - full details at www.kimmierhodes.com

RASHER

What's in a name? A question often to asked to Mark Kavanagh, better known as Rasher. From modest beginnings, this talented Irish artist is receiving major international acclaim

COLIN-STAFFORD JOHNSTON

The wildlife cameraman has travelled the world in search of the planet's most elusive animals. Now back home, he discovers the remarkable nature on our own doorstep..

THE HIGH KINGS

With surnames like Furey and Clancey, it's not hard to work out the pedigree of this ballad band. Performing "The Holy Ground" The High Kings are well on their way to donning the crowns of their famous fathers.

YOUNG MILLIONAIRES

The inspiring story of two likeable Irish teenagers, who's brilliant school results set them on a career, which has just resulted in a massive windfall in Silicon Valley.