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- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish language crime thriller Crá goes global as TG4 bosses confirm season two
An executive producer on TG4's Irish language series Crá has described the show as "special" - as the crime thriller is sold in 68 countries.
Set in Donegal, the six-part series tells the story of Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin (Dónall Ó Héalaí – Monster, Foscadh), who is thrust into a deeply personal case when the body of his mother, Sabine, is discovered 15 years after she vanished.
Barred from the official investigation, Conall joins forces with Ciara-Kate (newcomer Hannah Brady), a determined journalist using her true crime podcast to unearth the village's darkest secrets.
The show, which aired on TG4 on November 11, 2024, has now sold to 68 countries and is streaming under the international title Boglands, with major platforms such as ARTE in France and AMC Networks/Acorn TV in the USA acquiring rights.
"From day one, we knew CRÁ was special," said Darach Ó Tuairisg, Executive Producer at Fíbín Media.
"It's a modern, layered mystery grounded in a uniquely Irish setting, showcasing the best of Irish talent.
"To now see it resonate in 68 countries, including being the first Irish language series to air on BBC Network and to see it broadcast in territories like the US and Australia in original language is a testament to the strength of our creative team and to the global appetite for compelling, original, Irish-language stories."
Deirdre Ní Choistín, TG4 Director General, praised the series' international impact: "The global success of CRÁ, is a proud moment for TG4 and for Irish-language public service media.
"It demonstrates that Irish language creativity and storytelling can have universal appeal. CRÁ reflects TG4's commitment to delivering compelling content that resonates far beyond Ireland and the Irish language community, and we are delighted that CRÁ will reach audiences around the world."
Máire Ní Chonláin, Commissioning Editor at TG4, said: "We are incredibly proud of the cast and crew of CRÁ, whose talent and dedication have brought this powerful story to life.
"Their hard work and creativity have helped the series achieve remarkable success, both at home and internationally. It's a shining example of the strength and global resonance of Irish-language storytelling."
Building on the success of the first series, the producers and broadcasters are now pushing to start filming season two in early 2026.
