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The 2025 Laochra Gael season is currently midway through on TG4 and this Thursday 13 February the programme tells the story of Armagh star Ronan Clarke.
Ronan Clarke is regarded as one of the most talented footballers to ever play for Armagh. He helped Armagh to All Ireland success at just 19 years of age in his first season as part of the county panel and was also named Young Player of the Year.
However, despite personal awards and winning multiple championships with Armagh, Ronan’s career was oftentimes blighted by injury. One that put his life in complete jeopardy. He woke up in intensive care five days after suffering a head injury after colliding with goalposts, an injury which precipitated the end of his Gaelic football playing days.
Also appearing in this episode which will screen at 9.30pm on Thursday are Michelle McCoy, Anne Clarke, Adrian Clarke, David McCoy, Mark Harte, Damien Ó Dómhnaill, Oisín McConville, Barry Owens, Kieran Cunningham, Malachy O’Neill and Bronwyn McSorley
Directed by Cormac Morel, Laochra Gael'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.
Michael Bond: Led Offaly to All-Ireland glory during a challenging championship. His leadership and humility has left a lasting impact on Offaly hurling.
Bríd Stack: A key figure in Cork ladies’ football during their dominant run in the 2000s, amassing an incredible 11 All-Ireland medals.
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.
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 eveningsth.
Laochra Gael Series 23 Episode Guide
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
