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An Stát Úr Nua How the Irish state’s work for poorer countries contributed to its reputation.
NATIONWIDE NATIONWIDE WEEK 7 PRESENTER ANNE CASSIN  MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY This evening on the eve of St. Valentine’s Day, Nationwide has stories of love and romance and meets a man who knows a thing or two about the traditions surrounding this special day which falls every year on the 14th of February. Niall Martin meets a gorgeous couple in their 20s and who both have Down […]
LIAM BRADY: THE IRISHMAN ABROAD On the 50th anniversary of Liam Brady signing schoolboy forms at Arsenal, this new documentary covers the highs and lows of a life spent in ‘The Beautiful Game’.
NEW MONEY Episode1: Sneakerheads The global sneaker market is booming and collectors and specialists worldwide are looking to cash in. The sneaker scene here in Ireland, although in its infancy, is following suit. Early adopters are laying the groundwork to support and promote its culture and looking to get rich in the process. The episode shows Ireland's place in the global sneaker market and follows the journey of Barbara Bennett, the Galway woman whose bespoke sneaker customisations have gained international attention. Episode 2: Crypto Bros Within ten years the stock price of Bitcoin had skyrocketed from $1 to its peak of $68,500 per bitcoin. Now the party's over and the cleanup has begun, with crypto technologists focusing their future at the heart of web 3.0. This episode chronicles the recent crypto shakeup and explores the emotions and the challenges of this world through the eyes of Shalom Osiadi, an Irish/ Nigerian bitcoin entrepreneur who is making his mark on the industry. Episode 3: Control - The eSports Takeover With eSports being welcomed into the fold of broadcasters as well as future Olympic games (2028), the future is bright for those who are poised to take advantage of its exponential growth. It is a global market that is currently valued at $1 billion, with an expectation to quadruple in the coming years. This episode follows one of esports’ leading agents, Wicklow man Ben Finnegan, and profiles the plucky Irish players who are hoping to make it big in the industry.
Fleadh Cheoil The popular Fleadh Cheoil series showcases the best of Irish Traditional Music from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. Dubbed ‘The Homecoming’, 2022 saw the Fleadh returning to the town of Mullingar – the site of the first ever Fleadh Cheoil back in 1951. Hosted by RTÉ heavyweights John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, this series captures the craic, colour and ceol of Ireland’s biggest traditional music festival.