Mayo to feature strongly on TG4's Christmas Day schedule
Mayo will feature strongly on the the Christmas Day schedule on TG4 this year.
The 2025 Geantraí Christmas Special comes from the stunning surroundings of Mount Falcon Estate, Ballina, bringing together an exceptional lineup of artists.
The show features some incredible artists, from legendary performers such as Paul Brady performing two of his most celebrated folk songs ('Arthur McBride' and 'The Lakes of Pontchartrain') to the powerhouse that is Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich and the much-loved Tommy Fleming.
Some of the brightest new voices in traditional and folk music also feature, including Gearóid McCarthy, Alannah Thornburgh. Aileen Bourke, The Brennan Sisters, Ciaran Mulderrig and Fergal Scahill, all delivering outstanding performances to fill a programme full of seasonal joy and reflection.
Add in the full sound of youth orchestra The Mayo Ensemble, led by renowned multi-instrumentalist Stephen Doherty, and the result is an intimate and heartwarming evening of music, song and story, filled with festive atmosphere and the unmistakable rhythm of Irish tradition.
The 2025 Geantraí Christmas Special airs on Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) at 7 p.m.
It features among a vibrant mix of documentaries and a rich film schedule for all ages. The documentary offering is especially strong. Gene Kelly – Réalt an Rince presents a fresh portrait of a Hollywood legend, while the TV premiere of Scannán Cine4: Fidil Ghorm is a major moment for Irish screen storytelling. George Best i gCorcaigh uncovers the football legend’s unexpected Cork chapter, and the new year ushers in Cartlann Christy Moore, an intimate and deeply personal reflection from one of Ireland’s most beloved musical figures.
TG4’s festive film lineup is equally strong, spanning acclaimed Irish cinema and global favourites. Highlights include An Cailín Ciúin, Die Hard, The Da Vinci Code, Walk the Line, Bridget Jones’s Diary, My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary, Pitch Perfect 2 and Calendar Girls alongside family classics such as The Karate Kid, Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire.
In addition to the new sports documentaries GAA 70s – Réabhlóid Sóisialta, TG4 brings viewers live action throughout Christmas and new year with Rugbaí Beo (featuring Connacht v Ulster) and GAA Beo.
Cúla4 delivers a magical lineup for families this Christmas, with favourites like Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Ice Age: Continental Drift, as well as the brand new Irish language animation Nollaí, the story of a lovable deer who discovers he may be the last giant Irish deer in existence.
See www.tg4.ie for the full festive season schedule on TG4.