Cork city bar features in new TV series
The pub in Douglas Street features in the new series of music show Geantraí, which returns for a 19th season on TG4 tomorrow at 10.30pm.
The series promises to adapt a fresh approach, capturing the rich musical landscape of Ireland like never before.
Hosted by acclaimed singer Pauline Scanlon, over 13 episodes, it takes viewers on a nationwide journey from Donegal to Cork, showcasing the wealth of musical talent that thrives in the country’s most intimate and hidden venues.
The series kicks off in Leitrim, at the famed Cryan’s Pub in Carrick-on-Shannon, known for its vibrant traditional music scene, especially its remarkable flute players.
From there, Pauline will travel across Ireland, from Kilcar in Donegal, to the Midlands, to Mayo, Limerick, and Cork, visiting lesser-known hotspots where local talent flourishes in the heart of the Irish session tradition.
The series highlights newly composed tunes and songs, offering viewers a tantalising taste of Ireland’s evolving musical landscape every Sunday evening.
“Geantraí has always been about the living tradition of Irish music,” said Scanlan.
“This series continues to celebrate that, bringing the music and its creators into the spotlight.
“We’ve focused on capturing not just the music, but the environments where these sessions happen - places where the heart of Irish culture beats strongest.”
For 16 years, Geantraí served as a platform for countless Irish musicians, and its return promises to highlight the continued vibrancy of traditional music in communities across Ireland, filmed in relaxed pub sessions and intimate settings.
