The living tradition of Irish music at home and abroad is celebrated through Geantraí, TG4's much-loved Irish-language traditional music programme. Broadcast on Ireland's native language television and radio platform, TG4, the series showcases superb traditional Irish music performances and highlights the musicians, singers and communities that keep the music alive.
Now in its 20th season, Geantraí has been refreshed for a new audience while staying true to the heart of what has made it such an important programme over the years — great music, relaxed sessions, new tunes, strong local settings and the communities that continue to keep Irish traditional music alive.
Travelling from Ireland to communities across the world where Irish traditional music continues to flourish, the series celebrates the connection between music, place and people.
Produced by Hedgerow Films, the series captures performances in relaxed pub sessions, intimate venues and unique musical settings, highlighting the deep connection between musicians, audiences and the places where these traditions come to life.
Geantraí Comes to Boland's Bar, Castlegregory
This week's episode comes from Boland's Bar in Castlegregory, bringing viewers to the heart of the Dingle Peninsula for a celebration of music, song and dance from one of Ireland's most distinctive traditional music regions.
Set against the warmth of a local session, the programme captures the energy, intimacy and community spirit that have always been central to Geantraí.
Featured in this week's episode are Caroline Keane on concertina and Tom Delaney on pipes, with song from Sláine Ní Chathalláin.
The programme also features Peter Staunton on box and Niamh Varian Barry on fiddle, alongside Tadhg Scanlon on banjo, Ronan Hussey on box, Aisling Cleary on fiddle and Gary O'Brien on guitar.
The episode also includes set dancing from Rinceoirí Chorca Dhuibhne, bringing another important part of the local tradition into the heart of the programme.
Celebrating the Living Tradition of Irish Music
The new season marks both a continuation of Geantraí's legacy and a reinvigoration of the programme for contemporary audiences. Over its long history, the series has provided a vital platform for Irish musicians, singers and composers.
Today, Geantraí continues to highlight the vibrancy of traditional music within communities across Ireland and beyond, while providing a platform for emerging talent and newly composed music.
First established as a showcase for live Irish folk and traditional music in a natural setting, the series continues to honour that spirit while celebrating the musicians, performers and communities at the heart of the tradition.
Geantraí, produced by Hedgerow Films, airs on TG4 on Sunday 5th July at 22:45.
A link to the TG4 Player will be added once the episode is available.
