TG4 celebrates 'closeness, creativity and connection' at autumn launch

TG4 has launched its new autumn TV season with an investigative current affairs show and a new drama series for young people leading the way.

This season's launch celebrates an exciting new schedule featuring factual programming, arts and culture, and world-class Irish language films in cinemas across the globe.

A new investigative current affairs series Iniúchadh TG4 presented by Kevin Magee will feature political stories, social issues, and analysis from all over Ireland.

Among the station's impressive upcoming documentaries is one presented by Theo Dorgan to mark the anniversary of the death of Michael Collins.

Three female-led documentaries presented by Gráinne Seoige, Mary Kennedy and Síomha Ní Ruairc will explore the three ages of womanhood and the related effects on women at different stages of life.

When it comes to adventures, Hector has you covered, with his latest travels taking on an amazing trip from the Balkans of Eastern Europe to the Baltics of the North.

For sports enthusiasts, live coverage of the United Rugby Championship begins on September 17 on Rugbaí Beo with over 40 live games this season including exclusive terrestrial coverage of the URC Final.

There is lots for youngsters to enjoy too. Junior Eurovision takes place in Armenia this year and for the first time ever, the public will have their say in choosing Ireland’s young contestant.

A new drama series for young people Saol Ella portrays the life of Ella a thirteen-year-old girl with a wish-list for the summer, to find a potential suitor and more importantly, to have her first kiss.

For soap lovers, loyal fans of Ros na Rún eagerly await to see what will happen to Briain when the next season begins on September 6th.

TG4 is expanding upon its TG4 Gach Áit strategy again this season with a focus on prominence of Irish-language content.

Róise & Frank an Irish-language feature film from the Cine4 scheme by TG4, Screen Ireland and BAI, will have a cinema release nationwide from 16 September.

Two other films from the Cine4 scheme, Arracht and Foscadh will have their television premieres on TG4 this autumn.

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