Jack and Dixon investigate an apparent home robbery in Vegas (11.15pm, RTÉ One), The Battle for Rural Ireland (9.35pm, RTÉ One) looks at the survival of threatened communities in this country. Presenter Richard Curran, a Monaghan man, spent 27 years in Dublin. Three years ago, he and his wife Kathy and two children moved to the Inishowen peninsula. Moone Boy continues (9.00pm Sky 1).
Vegas, 11.15pm RTÉ One
This new series about a reluctant rancher turned sheriff in Las Vegas in 1960 is shaping up nicely. Based on a true story, Ralph Lamb leaves his farm to take up the role of lawman with the authority to take on the mobsters looking to cash in on the casinos. Chicago mobster Vincent Savino is the new general manager of the Savoy, the swankiest casino on the strip. A strong cast includes Dennis Quaid as Lamb and Michael Chiklis as Savino.
Vegas
Moone Boy, 9.00pm Sky 1
Moone Boy returned last week, promising additional cast input from Terry Wogan, Sharon Horgan, John Sessions and Bronagh Gallagher. In one episode, Wogan plays the host of a home video show as Martin and Padraic attempt to film a clip. Sharon Horgan is to play Sharon Morgan, a yoga-loving entrepreneur and Liam's ex- girlfriend (she departed Boyle for London many years ago leaving Liam behind.). Bronagh Gallagher stars as Pat O'Dwyer, mother to Martin Moone's best friend, Padraic.
Moone Boy
The Battle for Rural Ireland, 9.35pm RTÉ One
All over the world, cities are continuing to grow and expand, leaving towns and villages and rural populations in decline. 50% of the world’s population now live in cities and this figure is expected to rise to 75% by 2050. This documentary examines how this international trend is manifesting itself here in Ireland. Presenter Richard Curran, a Monaghan man, spent 27 years in Dublin. Three years ago, he and his wife Kathy - both are pictured below- moved to Redcastle in the Inishowen peninsula. The couple have two children. Richard was acting on an instinct that he would never be truly content in the city.
