Cloch Le CarnTemporada 2014
The title of this occasional series "Cloch le Carn " could be literally interpreted as "adding a stone to the funeral mound" but in reality the series takes a constructive but not always uncritical look at public figures who've made a contribution to Irish society in their lifetimes.
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3 episódios
- Páidí Ó SéE1
Páidí Ó SéOn the 15th of December 2012, Ireland lost one of its most passionate, colourful and recognisable sporting icons when Páidí Ó Sé died suddenly at the age of 57 at his home in Ceann Trá, West Kerry. Páidí won an extraordinary 8 All-Ireland Senior Football medals and he captained Kerry to the 1985 title. His speech on the Hogan Stand as he received the Sam Maguire has become part of Irish folklore. He also managed Kerry between 1995 and 2003 and led the county to All-Ireland glory in 1997 and 2000. Páidí’s early career playing for Kerry coincided with his professional life as a Garda stationed in Limerick. However, he decided to give up his life of fighting crime to become a publican, initially leasing the famous ‘Kruger’s Pub’ in Dún Chaoin before he opened his own pub in Ard a’ Bhóthair in the mid-eighties. Páidí was the star attraction and many celebrities like Dolly Parton and Tom Cruise paid him a visit. Páidí was very proud of his family, his roots in Corca Dhuibhne and of the traditions of Kerry football. At times, however, he could be a controversial figure as was the case in early 2003 when he called the Kerry supporters ‘F***#ing animals’. Although Kerry reached the All-Ireland semi-final that year, Páidí was sacked as manager, a decision that hurt him deeply. But every cloud has a silver lining as Westmeath offered him a job the following week and they went on to win a Leinster title under Páidí for the first and only time in their history. This episode of Cloch le Carn delves into the archives to look back at Páidí’s career on and off the pitch, with personal contributions from Mick O’Dwyer, Jack O’Shea, Dara Ó Cinnéide, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Brian Mullins, Fiona Looney, Tomás Ó Flatharta and Mártan Ó Ciardha. - Colm MurrayE2
Colm MurrayCláracha Gaeilge RTÉ brings you a documentary portrait of the late legendary broadcaster Colm Murray that looks back over a remarkable broadcasting career spanning 35 years. Creating television history in 1989 by becoming one of the first ever sportscasters on RTÉ news, he went on to became the authoritative voice of horse racing in Ireland. When Colm failed to get to his beloved Cheltenham Festival in 2009 due to RTÉ cutbacks, his friends, the musical duo Foster & Allen, offered to pay his fare and called his absence a ‘national disgrace’. In 2010 Colm was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a fortnight after working at that years Cheltenham. On his diagnosis Colm said; ” Of all things going, I used to pray to god please don’t let it be Motor Neurone Disease….I am bloody well sure I am not going to let this thing change me. I see no reason why I should grant it that power or authority so to hell with it.” A long and difficult battle ensued for Colm and his family. Fondly remembered by sports fans, Colm brought a unique and engaging style to his broadcasts, irrespective of the discipline his unwavering enthusiasm and passion for sport always shone through. The programme brings us a treasure of classic Colm Murray reports peppered with the colour, excitement, madness and high emotions of Italia 90, one of his career highlights. We re-live those unforgettable scenes from the Stadio Olimpico after Schillaci truly burst the Irish dream. Always full of charm, personality and humour, Colm delivered his reports with a considerable dollop of linguistic gymnastics. In tonight’s documentary he is fondly remembered by colleagues and friends, including broadcasters Sean O’Rourke, Robbie Irwin, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, Breandán O’Rourke and leading horse trainer and friend Willie Mullins. - Kevin HeffernanE3
Kevin HeffernanCloch Le Carn pays tribute to legendary Dublin Football manager, Kevin Heffernan. Heffo, as he was known, revived Dublin football in the 1970s and he gave his name to the famous “Heffo’s Army”, the colourful Dublin supporters who invaded Hill 16 for the legendary encounters with Kerry. Apart from managing Dublin, Kevin was a talented footballer himself. As a player, he won an All Ireland medal when Dublin beat Derry in the 1958 All Ireland Final. Such was his talent that he was selected for the Football Team of the Century and later the Team of the Millennium. This latter accolade led to the rare distinction of appearing on a postage stamp in his lifetime . Heffo devoted his life to his club, St Vincent’s, with whom he won a sackful of County Championships, and his beloved Dublin. The programme contains tributes from friends, colleagues, opponents and fans from all over Ireland. The programme also contains rare archive footage of Kevin from his playing days in the 1950s as well as a wealth of nostalgic memories on film of the 1970s.