WATCH: TG4 Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with Limerick venue

TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with the first episode airing from Kilfinane in Limerick. 

The town which hosted the Limerick county Fleadh Cheoil in 2023, will begin the series in Ó Céilleachair’s pub, with musicians Derek Hickey, Liam Flanagan, Claire O’Loughlin, Ciara Flanagan, María Ryan, Lucia McPartlin, Anita Bennis, Donie Nolan, Macdara Ó Faoláin, Seán Ó Fearghaíl.

The first episode of the new series airs on Sunday, January 7, at 10:30pm.

In the new thirteen-part series acclaimed singer and musician Ciarán Ó Gealbháin takes the helm as series presenter where he travels the length and breadth of the country to celebrate Ireland's vibrant music session tradition. 

Geantraí serves as a platform for both distinguished and emerging artists rooted in Ireland's music tradition, as well as paying tribute to the musicians and publicans that have helped to keep traditional arts and sessions alive to this day.

There are 13 other episodes of the series from Timoleague in West Cork to Dunkineely in Donegal, across to Ballisodare, County Sligo and to the village of Hollywood in Wicklow, the series covers music from across the entire island of Ireland.