Opry le Daniel returns to TG4 with eight‑week music series

TG4 will broadcast a new eight‑week series of the popular music programme Opry le Daniel from Thursday 29 October.

Series lineup and recordings

The six music‑filled shows and two compilation programmes were recorded this summer before a live audience at the Millennium Forum in Derry. Each episode highlights a different facet of the Irish music scene.

“New Opry” features Damian Davis (Co. Monaghan), Effie Neill (Co. Cork) and Ruairidh Gray from South Uist. “Country ’n Irish” showcases Margo, New York‑based Andy Cooney and Caitríona Ní Cheannabháin (Co. Galway). “Contemporary Country” includes Donna Taggart (Co. Tyrone), Rachel Goode (Co. Galway) and Simon Casey (Co. Offaly). The Susan McCann 50th Celebration sees the veteran singer joined by Brendan Quinn (Co. Derry) and family members.

“Classic Country” presents Michael English (Co. Laois), Olivia Douglas (Co. Offaly) and David James (Derry). A special “Country Folk” programme will pair Altan’s lead singer and fiddler Máiréad Ní Mhaonaigh with Seán Keane to pay tribute to the late Moya Brennan and Dolores Keane.

Daniel O’Donnell said the Millennium Forum “always has a great atmosphere and the audiences are brilliant”. The series will air at 10:30 pm on TG4 and will be available afterwards on the TG4 player.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Lisa Fotios / Pexels.