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06 Sept 2025

WATCH: TG4 Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in 2024

TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with episodes airing from Timoleague in West Cork to Dunkineely in Donegal, across to Ballisodare, County Sligo and to the village of Hollywood in Wicklow, the series covers music from across the entire island of Ireland.

The first episode of the new series airs on Sunday, January, 7 at 10:30pm from Ó Céilleachair’s pub in Kilfinane, Limerick. 

The traditional music series Geantraí served as a cornerstone in TG4's music programming for 17 years from 1996 until 2013 and the iconic series is making a comeback in January 2024.

In this new thirteen-part series acclaimed singer and musician Ciarán Ó Gealbháin takes the helm as series presenter where he travels the length and breadth of the country to celebrate Ireland's vibrant music session tradition.

Geantraí serves as a platform for both distinguished and emerging artists rooted in Ireland's music tradition, as well as paying tribute to the musicians and publicans that have helped to keep traditional arts and sessions alive to this day.

 

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