Telly and Streaming Highlights: One man's journey to record all of Ireland's bird calls
Ornithologist Seán Ronayne is on a mission to record the call of every bird species in Ireland
Jacqui Hurley is joined by Fiona Coghlan, Jamie Heaslip, and Stephen Ferris for Leinster vs Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup final, from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Commentary from Hugh Cahill with Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan (kick-off, 2.45pm).
The Doctor and Ruby arrive on the Welsh coast and are plunged into a folk-horror nightmare.
Pat Shortt and Mike Hanrahan, of Stockton’s Wing, conclude their journey around Ireland starting in the town of Keady, Armagh, where they perform ‘Four Green Fields’ with Ciara O’Neill.
Joanne Cantwell is joined by Donal Óg Cusack and Jackie Tyrrell for a live Leinster and Munster Hurling double-header — Galway vs Dublin in the Leinster Championship from Pearse Stadium (throw-in, 2.00pm) — followed by Limerick vs Waterford in the Munster Championship from TUS
Gaelic Grounds (throw-in, 4pm).
Cork ornithologist Seán Ronayne is on a mission to record the call of every bird species in Ireland — that’s nearly 200 birds. At once inspiring and cautionary, his journey reveals the beauty and importance of sound.
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin uncovers the story of fellow Dublin fiddle player Bridget Kenny, dubbed ‘The Queen of Irish Fiddlers’ by Captain Francis O’Neill.
She pays homage to Mrs Kenny, busking on a crowded Thomas St, just around the corner from where she once lived.
On the 100th anniversary of the naming of O’Connell St in Dublin, Nationwide finds out how the name change from Sackville St came about, visits a jewellery store that was in the heart of the action in 1916 and is still going strong, and finds out more about the leading figures immortalised in the street’s many statues and monuments.
Some 80 years on, Rachel Burden traces the stories of Britain’s D-Day veterans in Normandy, and hears their memories of the beach invasion and the battles that followed.
In Jamaica’s capital city, Clive learns some dancehall moves, samples Jamaican-Irish stout punch, and learns why this island produces so many Olympic sprinters.
It’s grand final week on the horticultural extravaganza. For the last number of weeks, five designers have taken on the challenge to create a design that they think is worthy of going to Bord Bia Bloom in the Phoenix Park over the June bank holiday weekend. Each designer was given a garden in Connaught Grove in Athboy, built by Meath County Council for social housing.
Five families got to see their gardens transformed, but only one designer can represent Dulux Exteriors and Woodies at Ireland’s premier garden event.
Award winning German born, Irish based, singer-songwriter Sina Theil headlines the stage of the prestigious Town Hall Theatre Galway. Featuring songs such as ‘Grace’, ‘Caledonia’, ‘Green Fields of France’, ‘The Dutchman’, ‘The Parting Glass’, and many more, and also includes an original composition called ‘Never Walk Alone’.
A poignant reminder of the Aids crisis that killed so many young men in the ’80s as Sonnaz helps Leigh honour his partner, Greg, who was lost.
Romesh visits Uganda, where he is hosted by a princess who attempts to expand his knowledge of the stunning country.
Kevin Magee speaks to political figures and experts about what shape a United Ireland might take if it was to come about, examining the obstacles, possibilities, and implications.
Return of the warm-hearted Stephen Merchant comedy. The Outlaws are moving on with their lives, but Rani’s shock return and the discovery of a dead body sends them hurtling back into mortal danger.
Sahul Hameed is wanted for the trafficking of red sandalwood, one of the most expensive woods on the black market, a trade linked to violence and bloodshed in India.
It was estimated that Sahul Hameed earned more than $120m in 2015 alone.
He has also been linked to the attempted murder of public officials in India. Now based in Dubai, Hameed is out of the reach of investigators.
Marie Crowe is joined by Áine O’Gorman and Lisa Fallon for live coverage of the Republic of Ireland vs Sweden from the Aviva Stadium. Commentary by George Hamilton and Stephanie Roche (kick-off, 7.30pm).
The Cork-set comedy continues. There’s a new Fake Billy Murphy in town, and he steals Conor’s most prized possession — the engraved lighter given to him by his best friend Jock.
Set in London’s beating heart of music, Camden reveals the untold stories of how the lives and careers of some of the world’s most iconic artists were influenced by this corner of London.
Through archive footage, observational filming and interviews, we will explore Camden’s rich history.
Hearing from world renowned musicians as they relive their Camden experiences; from their very first gigs to sell out concerts, the highs and lows of nights out and a youth spent discovering music.
With Noel Gallagher, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, Little Simz, Yungblud, and more.
Set in 1980s New York, Eric is an emotional thriller following the desperate search of a father (Benedict Cumberbatch) when his nine-year-old son disappears one morning on the way to school.
Vincent, one of New York’s leading puppeteers and creator of the hugely popular children’s television show, ‘Good Day Sunshine’ struggles to cope with the loss of his son, Edgar, becoming increasingly distressed and volatile.
Full of self-loathing and guilt around Edgar’s disappearance, he clings to his son’s drawings of a blue monster puppet, Eric, convinced that if he can get Eric on TV then Edgar will come home.
