Brian Reddin

TG4 documentary ‘Peter O’Toole – Réalta & Rógaire’ showcases a selection of stories from those who knew the beloved star best, including his friends, family and fans.

Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him – and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May, The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the Showband scene across the North and South of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London – and far beyond. Now, Dónal, along with insights from Rory’s friends and admirers, takes us on a musical journey through the life and career of this shy guitar hero to better understand what made him so great.

The incongruous tale of when legendary Hollywood B-movie producer Roger Corman created a studio in Connemara, Ireland in the mid-1990s.

A man develops an intense rivalry with a dog.

A one-hour documentary about Oscar-nominated actor Robert Shaw and his home in Ireland.

A young woman gets a surprise when she switches on the TV.

TG4 documentary ‘Peter O’Toole – Réalta & Rógaire’ showcases a selection of stories from those who knew the beloved star best, including his friends, family and fans.

Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him – and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May, The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the Showband scene across the North and South of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London – and far beyond. Now, Dónal, along with insights from Rory’s friends and admirers, takes us on a musical journey through the life and career of this shy guitar hero to better understand what made him so great.

The incongruous tale of when legendary Hollywood B-movie producer Roger Corman created a studio in Connemara, Ireland in the mid-1990s.

A man develops an intense rivalry with a dog.

A man develops an intense rivalry with a dog.

A one-hour documentary about Oscar-nominated actor Robert Shaw and his home in Ireland.

A young woman gets a surprise when she switches on the TV.