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Production Companies Nationwide Leading the Way in TG4 & Údarás na Gaeltachta's Irish-Language Media Training Programme

01.10.24

 
TG4, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and the Irish-language Production Sector have launched the fourth year of their successful Training Scheme, aimed at developing Irish-speaking talent across the national media industry. This year, several prominent production companies from Galway, Donegal, Waterford, and Dublin are playing a key role in training the next generation of Irish-language media professionals.
 

The scheme offers 15 trainees a one-year paid employment opportunity with television production companies, including major contributors such as Aniar in Casla, Co. Galway, HG Productions in Donegal, Nemeton and Red Shoe in Waterford, and Macalla in Dublin. These companies are central to the initiative, providing trainees with hands-on experience across various aspects of media production.
 

Galway Production Companies at the Forefront

Several Galway-based companies are actively involved in this year’s scheme, including Aniar in Casla, Abú Media in Indreabhán, MC2 in An Tulach, and Lorg Media in Galway City. John Nee is working with Aniar, Sinéad Fatherty with Abú Media, Bláithín de Búrca with MC2, and Evan Ó Flátharta with Lorg Media. These Galway production companies, alongside other notable participants such as Fíbín, Danú Media, Stiúideó Cuan, and Iris, are instrumental in delivering crucial industry experience to trainees.
 

Donegal Production Companies Nurturing Media Talent

Donegal is also playing an essential role in this year’s scheme. Leah Ní Ghairbhigh from Gaoth Dobhair is employed by HG Productions, a company known for its production of the series Bus Ghlascú and Aerfort Dhún na nGall. Additionally, LIGID Léirúcháin is participating in the scheme, contributing to the growth of Irish-language media talent.
 

Waterford Production Companies Leading in Training

Waterford-based production companies are making a significant impact as well. Eoin Daltún and Lia Nic Craith are gaining valuable experience with Nemeton in An Rinn, focusing on sports, documentary, and entertainment production. Ciara Ní Bhriain will be employed by Red Shoe Productions, working with Maggie Bhreathnach on music and arts programmes.

The company Súgradh, based in Cúil Aodha, is also actively participating.
 

Dublin Companies Paving the Way

In Dublin, Alannah O’Brien and Cúnla Ní Bhraonáin Morris are working with Macalla, a company that produces content for Cúla4, TG4 and Cine4 projects. Tyrone Productions, another notable participant in the scheme, is also playing a key role in developing media talent.
 

A National Strategy for Regional and Irish-Language Media Development

Strengthening the Irish-language media sector is a key objective of TG4’s and Údarás na Gaeltachta’s national strategies. Production companies across Ireland are playing a significant role in achieving this goal, providing local talent with the opportunity to gain practical experience in media production.
 

Lís Ní Dhálaigh, Director of Marketing, Development, and Partnerships at TG4, stated, “This training initiative is a partnership between TG4, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and the independent sector. It is great to see so many companies across the country participating. These companies are at the forefront of Irish-language media, offering invaluable industry experience to the next generation of Irish-speaking talent.”
 

This initiative underscores TG4 and Údarás na Gaeltachta’s commitment to fostering growth in the Irish-language media sector and ensuring that future professionals have the skills necessary to succeed in the industry. The training scheme is co-funded by TG4, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and independent production companies.
 

For more information on the Training Scheme and career opportunities in Irish-language media, visit: TG4.ie/traenail.