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TG4 shines with eight nominations at RTS Ireland Awards 2026

TG4 celebrates eight nominations at this year's Gradaim RTS

19.03.26

TG4 is proud to have received eight nominations at Gradaim RTS / The Royal Television Society Ireland Awards 2026, celebrating the excellence of our productions and partnerships.

Gradaim RTS / The RTS Ireland awards recognise the very best in broadcasting, and TG4 is delighted to see our work acknowledged among the industry’s finest. With a record number of entries this year, the nominations reflect the strength and creativity of the Irish television sector. The winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony on Thursday, 16th of April at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. 
 

TG4 nominations include:

(Sponsored by Piranha Bar)
Beo ón Electric Picnic – Cian McCarthy Productions Ltd T/A 84 Productions

A special broadcast from Electric Picnic featuring live music performances from artists performing on the Collchoill and Puball Gaeilge stages, highlights include Bláithín Mhic Cana and Piaras Ó Lorcáin, IMLÉ, John Spillane, Eve Belle, Clada, Amano, Caolan Ryan, Dysania and many more. The show also features interviews and intimate acoustic sessions with some of the biggest names playing at this year’s festival. Presented by Síomha Ní Ruairc and John Sharpson.
Link: https://nasc.tg4.tv/Beo_ón_Electric_Picnic
 

(Sponsored by Coimisiún na Meán)
Beo Faoin bhFód – Black Lobster Productions

In 1968, Mick Meaney was buried six foot under the London soil in a simple wooden coffin. Hundreds came to see his burial, and toast Mick on his way. The thing was, Mick was not dead. He was competing in the world record competition for ‘Longest Time Spent Buried Alive’. Incredibly, Mick was not the first. Our story begins in 1920s California and ends with a Dutch nun buried under a fairground in Skegness. This story is brought to life through the eyes of Mick’s loving daughter, Mary, who grapples with her father’s bizarre legacy.
Link: https://nasc.tg4.tv/Beo_Faoin_bhFód
 

(Sponsored by TVM)
British & Irish Lions v Argentina – 1888 Cup – IRIS Productions

Exclusive live coverage of the 1888 Cup clash between the British & Irish Lions and Argentina. Presented by Gemma Ní Chionnaith, Cuán Ó Flatharta and guests. This historic fixture featured a British and Irish Lions team on Irish soil for the very first time. 

GAA BEO: SÁR-DHOMHACH/SUPER SUNDAY – Nemeton TV
 
‘Super Sunday’ has become a much-anticipated highlight in the sporting calendar each year, as Round 7 of the Allianz Football League determines promotion, relegation, and qualification for the league finals the following weekend.
TG4’s GAA Beo coverage has introduced live multi-screen action with league table updates throughout Super Sunday, enhancing the viewing experience for GAA fans.

Rugbaí Beo: URC Final 2025 – Leinster v Vodacom Bulls – IRIS Productions

Live coverage from Croke Park of the United Rugby Championship Final between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls.
 

(Sponsored by Nemeton TV)
Iniúchadh TG4 – Trump agus na Gaeil – Clean Slate

In a special edition of Iniúchadh TG4, Kevin Magee travelled to New York to investigate the plight of the undocumented Irish caught up in President Trump’s concerted campaign to deport illegal immigrants carried out by officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE.
Link: https://nasc.tg4.tv/IniúchadhTG4-Trump_agus_na_Gaeil
 

George Best i gCorcaigh – Dearg Films

This documentary tells the extraordinary story of George Best and his time with Cork Celtic on the 50th anniversary of his time in League of Ireland, featuring exclusive interviews and rare archive footage of Best in action in Cork. He was the greatest footballer in the world. An icon revered for his skill on the pitch and his extravagant lifestyle off it. He played with Manchester United as one of their star players for 11 years and when he left, the world wondered what was next for George Best. As it turned out, the next thing for him was a stint in Cork.
Link: https://nasc.tg4.tv/George_Best_i_gCorcaigh
 

(Sponsored by Screenscene)
Oileán Glas, Fásach Bán – Crossing the Line Productions

Naturalist Eoin Warner goes on a year-long journey through the Burren exploring its stony hills on foot to uncover a host of hidden wild worlds inhabited by some of Ireland’s most elusive animals. Pine martens find sanctuary in ancient hazel woods, while magnificent birds-of-prey roost in the ruins of medieval abbeys and just offshore an extraordinary mass gathering of basking sharks may be seen.
Link: https://nasc.tg4.tv/Oileán-Glas-Fásach-Bán
 

Public voting also opens today for the Gradaim RTS Audience Choice Award, which is kindly sponsored by Screen Producers Ireland. This is an opportunity for Irish audiences to recognise their favourite television show that has been broadcast in 2025 on one of the partner broadcasters (Virgin Media Television, RTÉ, TG4 or Sky). Voting closes at 23:59 on Monday 6th April. Each person will only be allowed one vote. Please click here to vote: https://pollunit.com/en/polls/rtsireland2026
 

Mary Ellen Ní Chualáin, TG4 Commissioning Manager, said: “We are immensely proud to see TG4 productions recognised at the Gradaim RTS / RTS Ireland Awards 2026. These nominations highlight the diverse range of high-quality content we strive to deliver. This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and passion of the Irish Independent production companies and our co-funding partners. TG4 remains committed to supporting original Irish content that resonates with audiences at home and abroad. Comhghairdeas to all the nominees.”
 

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