Hosted by Mary Kennedy – Now Open for Applications
Celebrating Heritage, Communities, Enterprise and Innovation Across the West of Ireland
TG4, in partnership with the Western Development Commission (WDC), is proud to announce the return of its acclaimed series Moving West for a much-anticipated Season 4, hosted by the beloved broadcaster Mary Kennedy.
Produced by Dundara Television and Media this year, the spotlight shines on seven vibrant counties in the West and Northwest of Ireland Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway, and Clare celebrating the rich tapestry of their heritage, the strength of their communities, and the bold innovation driving their future.
Following three successful seasons, the series continues to highlight the people and projects shaping life across the West of Ireland, from community-driven initiatives and cultural preservation to pioneering rural enterprises and forward-thinking solutions to regional challenges. Moving West is grounded in the personal journeys of those who have chosen the West and are helping to shape it in return.
“Across the West and Northwest, communities are stepping up with passion, pride, and creativity to shape a vibrant future rooted in place,” said Allan Mulrooney, CEO of the Western Development Commission. “We are proud to support a series that not only celebrates these incredible efforts but also inspires others to see the potential in their own localities.”
TG4 and the WDC are now inviting individuals, groups, organisations, and businesses from Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, Roscommon, Galway, and Clare to apply to be featured in Season 4.
We are especially interested in the stories of movers, those who’ve chosen to build a life here, bringing energy and perspective to our towns and communities. Whether you’re:
- Revitalising your local heritage,
- Leading a community project,
- Driving innovation in a rural enterprise, or
- Building a better future through creativity and collaboration,
Your story matters – and Moving West wants to help tell it. The focus of the series is on people who have moved and become integral parts of their local communities.
“This series is a heartfelt celebration of the people and places that make Ireland’s western counties so special,” said Mary Kennedy. “I’m honoured to return as host and to share these uplifting stories of resilience, pride, and creativity.”
Enda Grace Producer and Director of Moving West said ‘We are delighted to return with Season 4. Every year we’re inspired by the people we meet, from returners discovering their roots to families starting fresh and entrepreneurs building something new. We’re looking for stories that are personal, powerful and full of hope for what life in the West can be.
Apply Now: Visit here to submit your story or nominate someone.
Deadline to apply: Friday 15th August at 5pm
This series is proudly supported by TG4, Western Development Commission and Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht with Dundara Media Productions, working together to amplify the voices and visions of Ireland’s western communities.
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Fógraíonn TG4 agus Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair Séasúr 4 den tsraith cháiliúil Moving West
Curtha i láthair ag Mary Kennedy – Oscailte Anois le haghaidh Iarratais
Ag ceiliúradh Oidhreachta, Pobail, Fiontar agus Nuálaíochta ar fud Iarthar na hÉireann
Tá TG4, i gcomhpháirtíocht leis an gCoimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair (CFI), bródúil as filleadh a shraith cháiliúil Moving West a fhógairt do Shéasúr 4, a bhfuiltear ag súil leis le fada, faoi stiúir an chraoltóra ionúin Mary Kennedy.
Arna léiriú ag Dundara Television and Media i mbliana, dírítear an aird ar sheacht gcontae bríomhara in Iarthar agus in Iarthuaisceart na hÉireann – Sligeach, Liatroim, Dún na nGall, Maigh Eo, Ros Comáin, Gaillimh, agus an Clár – ag ceiliúradh shaibhir a n-oidhreachta, neart a bpobal, agus an nuálaíocht dhána atá mar bhunús lena dtodhchaí.
Tar éis trí shéasúr rathúla, leanann an tsraith ag tabhairt aird ar na daoine agus na tionscadail atá ag múnlú an tsaoil ar fud Iarthar na hÉireann, ó thionscnaimh phobail agus caomhnú cultúrtha go fiontair thuaithe ceannródaíocha agus réitigh réamhbhreathnaitheach do dhúshláin réigiúnacha. Tá Moving West bunaithe ar thurais phearsanta na ndaoine a roghnaigh an tIarthar agus atá ag cuidiú leis an saol sin a mhúnlú dá bharr.
“Ar fud an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt, tá pobail ag teacht chun cinn le paisean, bród agus cruthaitheacht chun todhchaí bhríomhar atá fréamhaithe ina n-áit féin a mhúnlú,” a dúirt Allan Mulrooney, POF Choimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair. “Táimid bródúil as tacú le sraith a cheiliúrann ní hamháin na hiarrachtaí dochreidte seo ach a spreagann daoine eile freisin chun an cumas atá ina gceantair féin a fheiceáil.”
Tá TG4 agus an CFI ag tabhairt cuireadh anois do dhaoine aonair, do ghrúpaí, d’eagraíochtaí agus do ghnólachtaí ó Shligeach, Liatroim, Dhún na nGall, Maigh Eo, Ros Comáin, Gaillimh, agus an Clár iarratas a dhéanamh le bheith le feiceáil i Séasúr 4
Tá suim ar leith againn i scéalta na ndaoine a bhogann isteach, iad siúd a roghnaigh saol a thógáil anseo, ag tabhairt fuinnimh agus peirspictíochta dár mbailte agus dár bpobail. Cibé an bhfuil tú:
- ag athbheochan d’oidhreachta áitiúil,
- i gceannas ar thionscadal pobail,
- ag cur chun cinn nuálaíochta i ngnóthas tuaithe, nó
- ag tógáil todhchaí níos fearr trí chruthaitheacht agus comhoibriú,
Tá tábhacht le do scéal – agus ba mhaith le Moving West cabhrú leat é a insint. Díríonn an tsraith ar dhaoine atá tar éis bogadh agus atá ina gcuid dhílis dá bpobail áitiúla.
“Is ceiliúradh ó chroí é an tsraith seo ar na daoine agus na háiteanna a fhágann go bhfuil contaetha thiar na hÉireann chomh speisialta sin,” a dúirt Mary Kennedy. “Is mór an onóir dom filleadh mar óstach agus na scéalta spreagúla seo faoi athléimneacht, bród agus cruthaitheacht a roinnt.”
Dúirt Enda Grace, léiritheoir agus stiúrthóir Moving West ‘Tá áthas orainn filleadh le Séasúr 4. Gach bliain spreagann na daoine a mbuailimid leo muid, ó dhaoine atá ag filleadh agus ag fáil amach a bhfréamhacha go teaghlaigh ag tosú as an nua agus fiontraithe atá ag tógáil rud éigin nua. Táimid ag lorg scéalta atá pearsanta, cumhachtach agus lán de dhóchas faoin saol san Iarthar.’.
Cuir Iarratas Isteach Anois: Tabhair cuairt anseo chun do scéal a chur isteach nó duine a ainmniú.
Spriocdháta le haghaidh iarratais: Dé hAoine an 15ú Lúnasa ag 5in
Tá tacaíocht mhór á fáil don tsraith seo ó TG4, Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair agus Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus na Gaeltacht i gcomhar le Dundara Media Productions, ag obair le chéile chun guthanna agus fís phobail iarthar na hÉireann a chur chun cinn.
