Laochra Gael to honour McAnallen with tribute
The show was launched by Sean Kelly at Croke Park yesterday and the GAA President paid tribute to the McAnallen family and their dignity in the face of a devastating bereavement in March 2004.
Bridget and Brendán McAnallen, Dónal McAnallen, Mickey Harte, Mark Harte, Peter Canavan, Fr Gerard McAleer, Kieran McGeeney, Enda McNulty, Conal Ó Máirtín, Maighréad Uí Mháirtín, Dr Gareth Loughrey and Kelly are amongst the contributors.
"The channel has proven itself a true supporter of our national games," Mr Kelly said, "and has brought a new dimension by offering national television coverage and by the inclusion of competitions that would not otherwise be covered."
TG4 ceannasaí Pól Ó Gallchóir said the channel took pride in its match coverage but that series like Laochra Gael also played an important part in TG4 Gaelic games coverage in refreshing the memory of those who had seen these great stars in action and in introducing a new generation to the masters of a bygone age.
"We are delighted with the new series and are giving the Cormac McAnallen programme pride of place in our Christmas Day 2005 schedule - the most prestigious day of the entire television calendar."
Each of the 10 programmes blends archive footage, personal reminiscence and an assessment from team-mates, rivals, media commentators and family members.
The other Gaelic footballers profiled in the new series are Mattie McDonagh (Galway), Joe Kernan (Armagh), Dinny Allen (Cork dual player) and Willie Joe Padden (Mayo).
Five hurlers are also honoured in the series - Donie Nealon (Tipperary), Joe Hennessy (Kilkenny) Tomás Mulcahy (Cork), Liam Dunne (Wexford) and Davy Fitzgerald (Clare).
The Laochra Gael season will begin its regular run on Wednesdays from January 11 (first showing on Wednesdays with a repeat on Fridays).
The series is produced by Nemeton, the independent production company from Ring in the Waterford Gaeltacht.
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