TG4’s acclaimed documentary series Laochra Gael continues its compelling new season that shines a light on some of the most influential figures ever to grace the fields of Gaelic games. The next instalment airs this Thursday 05 February at 9.30pm and focuses on Kilkenny Camogie Star Grace Walsh.
A three time All-Ireland and All Star winner, nominated for player of the year in 2020, one of the most decorated and respected former camogie players from Kilkenny, Grace Walsh was renowned for her versatility all over the pitch.
HailIing from the Walsh hurling dynasty, Her tactical thinking & versatility has resulted in her name entering the conversation as one of camogie’s greats. Grace burst onto the scene in 2011. After a long and stellar 14-year journey with Kilkenny, balancing club, county and her nursing career in Dublin, she stepped away from inter-county camogie in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, leadership and dedication – not only through her trophies and honours, but as a role model for younger players coming through the ranks.
Contributors include:
Grace Walsh; Tommy Walsh; Micheal Walsh; Frankie Walsh; Paudie Walsh; Shane Walsh; Martin Walsh; Daragh Ó Conchúir; Amy O’Connor; Aoife Prendergast; Laura Murphy; Jack O’Connor
Alongside Grace Walsh this new season’s batch of GAA legends also includes Conor McManus, one of the modern greats of Gaelic football and one of the greatest ever to wear a Monaghan jersey; Cyril Farrell, synonymous with Galway’s golden era of the 1980s and later a household name through The Sunday Game; and Marty Clarke, whose talent saw him win an All-Ireland Minor title before moving to Australia to play AFL with Collingwood at just 17.
Also featured is Pádraig Horan, captain of the historic Offaly team that claimed the county’s first All-Ireland hurling title in 1981; Neil McManus, renowned for his work rate, accuracy and commitment to developing hurling in Ulster; and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, widely regarded as one of the greatest ladies footballers of all time, who crowned her career in 2024 by helping Kerry end a 31-year wait for the Brendan Martin Cup. The series also includes Kevin McManamon, a key figure in Dublin’s era of dominance, forever remembered for his crucial goal off the bench in the 2011 All-Ireland final that ended the county’s 16-year wait for Sam Maguire.
Ahead of the new series, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns said:
“Laochra Gael has become a mainstay of the GAA broadcasting landscape a series eagerly awaited by those who play and support our games. Who could have imagined when the concept was first hatched that it would carve out such a special niche, bringing the stories behind the games and the players to life in such a vivid and engaging way. The series has gone from strength to strength, and that is testament to Nemeton and TG4, and to their love of our games and our language. I wish them continued success and greatly look forward to the latest instalments.”
Laochra Gael is produced by NemetonTV, the independent production company based in An Rinn, the Waterford Gaeltacht, responsible for much of TG4’s acclaimed sports output.
