Sailing in Donegal, sea-stack climbing on the Atlantic coast, and snorkelling with grey seals in Galway are among activities pursued by presenter Barra Ó hÉineacháin in a new maritime TV series for TG4.
Entitled “Barragram”, the six-part series promises “a wild ride through Ireland’s most breath-taking locations” where Ó hÉineacháin “plunges into each activity with gusto”.
“Always engaging the audience with his sense of fun, Barra also involves the filming crew whenever possible,”TG4 says.
“In Cork, Barra convinces cameraman Aaron to dive off a bridge as part of a thrilling speedboat ride around Cobh. We see soundman Adrian skiing down the mountain with his boom in Dublin, while in Donegal, Máire joins Barra on a stunning sunrise kayak island trip,”it says.
Director Moya Rogers says she “wanted to capture the essence of the fun a crew can have while filming”.
“We were so lucky with our amazing team with Adrian, Aaron, Brian and particularly Máire being so happy to be on screen. We managed to get our content quite quickly due to the authentic way in which we filmed with contributors also,”Rogers says.
“I’m delighted our series also captured the beauty of the places we visited. We promise to immerse viewers in a whirlwind of adventure, culture and exhilaration in a way that resonates with a young audience, and plunges them right into the action ,” she says.
Ó hÉineacháin says he “loved every second of it from all the whopper accommodation and delicious food to the adrenaline pumping moments of jumping off mountains in Kerry and climbing sea stacks in Donegal”.
“The show is full of high-energy banter in every scene and you can really see the fun we all had making it. I’m so grateful for all the people that helped make it along the way and there is just pure love and happiness shining through every scene,” he says.
“With its quick cuts, vibrant visuals and driving soundtrack, Barragram ensures that no moment is wasted, offering a feast of excitement and discovery,”TG4 says
The 25-year-old television presenter from Clontarf, County Dublin first gained recognition as the host of the online series "Bí an Réabhlóid", where he “fearlessly explored and celebrated contemporary culture, innovative ideas, and societal trends”, TG4 says.
“His engaging style and genuine enthusiasm for each topic made him a favourite among viewers of his age group,” it says.
Barragram, the new six-part half-hour travel series, is available to watch on TG4 player here
