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New Series on TG4 of the Donegal International Rally

29.04.26

Taobh Thiar den Roth – Donegal International Rally
New 4-Part Series on TG4 Offers Exclusive Insight into the Donegal International Rally

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TG4 is proud to announce the upcoming broadcast of Taobh Thiar den Roth – Donegal International Rally, a gripping new four-part documentary series produced and directed by Sonia Nic Giolla Easbuig of LIGID Léiriúcháin Teo.

In the style of Drive to Survive, the series takes viewers behind the scenes of one of Europe’s most celebrated rally events, offering a rare and immersive look at the drivers, co-drivers, mechanics, safety crews and organisers whose dedication, skill and passion sustain this iconic occasion year after year.

Set against the breathtaking landscapes of County Donegal, from the coastal roads of Knockalla to the open boglands of An Gleann, the series captures the raw energy, humour, danger and deep community spirit that define an event attracting over 70,000 spectators and close to 400,000 viewers annually across television and online platforms.

At the heart of the series is a compelling cast of characters. Rising talent Jordan Greene McGee, alongside his co-driver Tony, takes on his first-ever Donegal International Rally, supported by a close-knit service crew of family and neighbours, where every service stop is a race against time. Seasoned veteran Kieran Ó Rabhartaigh, competing in his 31st rally, is joined by co-driver Mícheál on the demanding Donegal stages. Turloch Ó Duibhir continues his development with each outing, while Eamonn McGee holds the operation together in his role as Clerk of the Course, and Suzanne McCafferty remains a driving organisational force behind the event.

The series also features two-time winner Callum Devine, as he bids to complete a remarkable hat-trick, alongside father-and-son duo PJ Mór and PJ Óg McDermott, who compete together for the very first time.

This production marks a significant milestone in Irish-language broadcasting as the first fully commissioned television series produced entirely within the Donegal Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair. Taobh Thiar den Roth – Donegal International Rally is more than a motorsport series, it is a powerful example of what a community can achieve when given the tools, support and confidence to tell its own stories.

‘Déanta i nDún na nGall’, from the hills of Gaoth Dobhair to screens across Ireland, LIGID Léiriúcháin Teo has firmly placed Donegal on the television production map, and that impact is here to stay.

Produced & Directed by Sonia Nic Giolla Easbuig of LIGID (Life Is Great In Donegal) Léiriúcháin Teo for TG4