New Sky TV programme has major Mayo content

THOSE with an appetite for a good Irish story, whether from up-and-coming talent living in Ireland or those with strong connections to Ireland in the UK, will enjoy a new TV show launching on Sky TV this evening.

The Irish at Home & Abroad is a brand new hour-long magazine-style TV programme which will air on Sky 212 and Freesat 161 every Thursday night from this week (May 11) at 7 p.m. and repeated on Sky 198 at 8 p.m. every Thursday.

Presenters Henry McGlade and Martin Logan will deliver an authentic and diverse programme showcasing business, culture, tourism, sport, entertainment and everything in between in Ireland and the UK.

Featuring on the show in the next couple of weeks will be Féile Chois Cuain in Louisburgh; Claremorris - the fastest growing town in Mayo; the world’s number one hypnotist, Keith Barry; lifestyle, health and well-being with expert Alan Williams; the Greenway Gourmet Food evening in Mulranny Park Hotel; a fundraising event in Keenagh Church, Crossmolina; the Galway County Fleadh; drama in Ballina; the Connaught Veteran and Vintage Car Club run from Westport to Leenane; Live On Air music festival in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo; and Mayo singing legend Kevin Prendergast, from Ballyhaunis, who has celebrated his 50th anniversary in show business.

Stories from UK will include a great Mayo lady, Maggie O’Malley, who recently celebrated her 101st birthday and lives in Manchester.

Also featured will be the Birmingham Irish Centre, celebrating 50 years in existence, and a special exhibition at a museum and art gallery in Birmingham telling the story of Irish people who came to the city in the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s and the work they got, where they lived and what they achieved.

There will be interviews and songs from Michael English, Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff, while the presenters also caught up with the Ambassador, Mr. Dan Mulhall, from the Irish Embassy in London.

The Ambassador was delighted to hear that a brand new TV programme for the Irish in the UK was going to be launched and wished everyone involved the very best of luck with the show.