This autumn, a new series of the award-winning show ‘Bailte’ returns to TG4, with host Síle Nic Chonaonaigh continuing her journey through the towns of Ireland, and will include Donegal village Rann na Feirste.
The series celebrates hard working and vibrant communities that are working to ensure their community is more than just a mere layby and a pretty spot on the Wild Atlantic Way. With the spectacular backdrop of rural Ireland and an honest telling of contemporary life ‘Bailte’ gives a distinctive portrayal of life in Ireland.
Each week, Síle visits a different townland and community to learn what life is like for local people.
As well as the many advantages of living in rural townlands, the series also shares the difficulties living in remote area, rural depopulation, lack of basic services, unemployment, and the uncertain futures of both the farming and the fishing industries.
Síle visits the Donegal village of Rann na Feirste in episode two of the series.
During her visit, Síle Nic Chonaonaigh finds a lively, artistic and proud community, steeped in literature, storytelling, music and song.
She learns of the origins of the village when, in 1736, the Mac Grianna brothers Seán and Pádraig purchased land in the village for £5 and of how these first settlers still influence the fortunes and lives of the local community to this day.
The new series begins on Thursday the 15th of September at 8pm on TG4.
