During 2021, the series Saol Clainne spent time with families across Ireland facing great difficulties, fighting to overcome obstacles for themselves and their loved ones. These are families that are struggling and suffering, day after day, from tragedies, illnesses and the twists and turns of life.
Despite all the difficulties and challenges, together they embark on each new day with courage, hope and love. The series covers common topics, such as death, grief, illness, addiction, the importance and role of carers and the mica crisis in the northwest. Personal stories from the heart told with honesty and conviction.
Barbara Walsh was last seen in her home in Carna, Co Galway in the early hours of 22 June 1985. Barbara disappeared without a trace and has not been seen since. Now 36 years on her daughter Jacqueline is appealing to people to come forward with any information they have about her mother’s disappearance. Jacqueline Walsh has searched for her mother and for these answers since she was 14 years of age.
In June 2021, Kevin Ó Conghaile from Connemara suffered a stroke that has affected all his basic bodily functions, speech and movements. At the minute Kevin cannot speak and is very restricted in his movements, his family have rallied around him and are doing everything in their power to ensure Kevin regains full physical and mental independence to enjoy life with his family again. Áine, Kevin’s mum, shares their family’s story of inspiration and love.
The series commences on Thursday March 3 at 8pm on TG4.
