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Laochra Gael

Laochra Gael
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Genre sport documentary, biography
Developed by Nemeton TV
Country of origin Ireland
Original language(s) Irish, English
No. of seasons 15
No. of episodes 150
Production
Executive producer(s) Irial Mac Murchú
Location(s) Baile na hAbhann, Galway
Running time 25 minutes
Release
Original network TG4
Picture format 576i (SDTV) 16:9 (2001–12)
1080i (HDTV) 16:9 (2012–present)
Audio format Stereo
Original release May 28, 2001 (2001-05-28) – present
External links
Website www.tg4.ie/en/programmes/laochra-gael/

Laochra Gael ([ˈl̪ˠiːx.ɾˠə ɡeːlˠ], "Heroes of the Gaels") is an Irish television programme. Now its fifteenth series, the show profiles and celebrates some of the greatest names in Gaelic games (hurling, Gaelic football, ladies' Gaelic football and camogie) since the 1920s. Each of the programmes contains interviews with the subject, of their exploits on the pitch and an assessment from GAA experts, friends, rivals and teammates. Laochra Gael is broadcast on the Irish language television station, TG4.

Series 8 featured some of the most well-known rivalries in the games.

Series 9 featured more of the most well-known rivalries in the games.


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