24 February 2025
By Tom Collins
tom@TheCork.ie
When: Thursday February 27th 9.30pm on TG4
Where: TG4
Programme name: Laochra Gael – Bríd Stack
Bríd Stack was a cornerstone of Cork’s golden era in Ladies Gaelic Football, playing a pivotal role as the team dominated the sport throughout the 2000s. A relentless defender and key leader on the pitch, she amassed an incredible 11 All-Ireland titles during her illustrious career. Following her retirement, the AFLW came calling, and Bríd, along with her husband and young son, made the bold move to Australia to pursue a new sporting challenge. However, her journey took a devastating turn when she suffered a serious injury in a pre-season competition, breaking a vertebra in her back.
Beyond her sporting achievements, Bríd has been a powerful advocate for women’s health, speaking openly about her experiences with miscarriage and the crucial role sport played in helping her through those difficult times. She has shone a light on the struggles many women face, including close friends, in their journey to conceive, using her platform to foster support and awareness.
Director: Aisling Ní Fhlaithearta
Participants: Bríd Stack, Michael Stack, Elizabeth Stack, Cárthach Keane, Angela Walsh, Daragh Ó Conchúir, Sorcha Furlong; Norita Kelly; Valerie Mulcahy; Nollaig Casey; Rena Buckley
Laochra Gael Season Highlights
Along with Bríd Stack this new season’s batch of GAA legends also includes:
- Pádraic Maher: One of Tipperary’s greatest ever hurlers and one of the most dominant centre-backs of the game.
- Marc Ó Sé: One of the Kingdom’s most reliable defenders, known for his ability to choose opportune moments to score morale-boosting points.
- Ursula Jacob: A four-time All-Ireland champion with Wexford and a four-time All-Star. Her tactical thinking and formidable scoring prowess make her one of camogie’s greats.
- Ronan Clarke: At just 19 years of age, he helped Armagh achieve All-Ireland success in his first season with the county panel and was named Young Player of the Year.
- Michael Bond: Led Offaly to All-Ireland glory during a challenging championship. His leadership and humility has left a lasting impact on Offaly hurling.
- Ben and Jerry O’Connors: Their intertwined lives on and off the field have been an integral part of GAA history for over 45 years.
- For the Series Finale of Laochra Gael comes the story of Eamon McGee, one of the country’s top defenders. However, life has not always been straightforward for Eamon, as he faced many personal battles that added complexity both on and off the field.
Broadcast details
The new Laochra Gael season will air on TG4 at 9:30pm on Thursday evenings starting January 23rd
Ahead of the new Laochra Gael Series Uachtarán CLG, Jarlath Burns, said:
“I warmly welcome the announcement of yet another series of Laochra Gael showcasing as it does some of the greatest players from the wider Gaelic games family.
“TG4 and Nemeton’s support of our games has been one of the hallmarks of its success story and it is something we value highly.“Away from their innovative live match day coverage, Laochra Gael adds greatly to their oDering promoting both the language and our games and all through the prism of great scéalta and great storytelling. The celebration of a 23rd series speaks for itself in terms of longevity, and I look forward to seeing the latest hour-long offerings. Well done to all involved in this latest project.”
The series is produced by NemetonTV, the independent production company from An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht which has produced much of TG4’s acclaimed sports coverage. The new Laochra Gael season will air on TG4 at 9:30pm on Thursday evenings starting January 25th.
For further information and viewing copies for press, please contact: : Sarah McCoy, Nemeton – sarah@nemeton.ie 058 46499
Laochra Gael Series 23 Episode Guide:
- Programme 1: Pádraic Maher – 9.30pm, Thursday 23rd January
- Programme 2: Marc Ó Sé – 9.30pm, Thursday 30th January
- Programme 3: Ursula Jacob – 9.30pm, Thursday 6th February
- Programme 4: Ronan Clarke – 9.30pm, Thursday 13th February
- Programme 5: Michael Bond – 9.30pm, Thursday 20th February
- Programme 6: Bríd Stack – 9.30pm, Thursday 27th February
- Programme 7: Ben & Jerry O’Connor – 9.30pm, Thursday 6th March
- Programme 8: Eamon McGee – 9.30pm, Thursday 13th March