TG4

TG4 is an Irish-language public service broadcaster in Ireland. It operates a television channel and online services dedicated to Irish-language programming. The station began life as Teilifís na Gaeilge (TNÉ) and began broadcasting in 1996; it was rebranded TG4 in 1999 to reflect its Irish-language focus and broader appeal.

The broadcaster is headquartered at Baile na hAbhann, near Spiddal, County Galway. It is funded by the Irish government and overseen by public service broadcasting authorities, with regulation provided by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). TG4 operates within Ireland’s public-service broadcasting framework and serves as a primary Gaeilge-focused outlet.

TG4’s main service is a nationwide television channel, available on Saorview, Ireland’s digital terrestrial platform, and on various pay or satellite services. It also maintains an online on-demand service, TG4 Player, and provides streaming content through its website. Many programs feature Irish subtitles to aid accessibility and language learning.

Programming on TG4 spans drama, documentaries, news, current affairs, children’s programming, and entertainment, all primarily produced in Irish. Notable offerings include Nuacht TG4 (news), Ros na Rún (a long-running Gaelic-language soap), and a range of original series alongside imported programming presented in Irish or with Irish subtitles. The channel also supports Gaeltacht communities and Irish-language education through its content and outreach.

Overall, TG4 aims to preserve and promote the Irish language and culture, expand access for learners and speakers at home and abroad, and provide a platform for Irish-language creativity and storytelling.