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Minister Patrick O’Donovan visits TG4 headquarters in the Conamara Gaeltacht

09.07.25

 
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, was in Conamara this evening as he visited the headquarters of TG4, where he was warmly welcomed by Cathaoirleach of TG4 Board Anna Ní Ghallachair and station’s newly appointed Ard-Stiúrthóir, Deirdre Ní Choistín. The visit marks a significant event for TG4 as the station, under new leadership, continues to develop its strategic vision for Irish-language and cultural programming.

During his visit, Minister O’Donovan received an update on TG4’s activities, recent successes, and current projects aimed at strengthening the Irish language through high-quality programming on television and digital platforms. He met with members of TG4’s team and discussed the station’s support of Gaeltacht and regional production, innovation in public service media, and its ongoing influence on the media landscape both domestically and globally.

Anna Ní Ghallachair, Cathaoirleach of TG4 Board, welcomed the Minister’s visit saying, “TG4 has long played a unique and significant role in promoting the Irish language, culture, and identity. Minister O’Donovan’s visit reaffirms the importance of that mission. We are particularly pleased to share our ambitions for the future of Irish-language broadcasting with him today.”

Deirdre Ní Choistín, Ard-Stiúrthóir TG4, also commented, “I was delighted to welcome Minister O’Donovan to TG4 today. His visit is a testament to the importance of TG4’s work and our value to society. We are proud to showcase the creativity, innovation, and successful partnerships TG4 has, and we look forward to continued support from the Minister in strengthening Irish language public service media for our audiences across all platforms.”

Minister Patrick O’Donovan TD added, “TG4 plays a central role in celebrating and sustaining our national language and culture. It continues to deliver imaginative, high-quality programming that reflects the richness and diversity of Irish life. The station’s contribution to the media landscape is both distinctive and invaluable, and I commend its ongoing commitment to public service broadcasting.”

This evening at 7pm, the Minister attended the premiere of Báite, in the Town Hall Theatre, the latest release from the Cine4 scheme.

Báite is produced by Danú Media, through the Cine4 initiative co-funded by Fís Éireann, TG4 and Coimisiún na Meán.

The minister’s attendance at the launch highlights the government’s ongoing support for the creative industries and the importance of regional and Irish-language storytelling on the big screen.