Join Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile and Dáithí Gallagher in a one-hour flagship programme to celebrate all things Mayo, to be broadcast on Mayo Day, May 1, on TG4 at 9:30pm, and on the TG4 Player worldwide.
The programme will feature the best of Mayo music and culture, conversation and craic, and showcase the beauty of the Atlantic county.
Guest appearances from the Mayo diaspora in every corner of the planet and even beyond are planned, with Aeronautical Engineer, Norah Patten, due to drop by.
The presenters will chat with photographer Fergus Sweeney about Blacksod Lighthouse and continue to head along The Lost Valley and sample local produce on The Gourmet Greenway.
An exceptional standard of musical performances is scheduled, with a line-up that includes Matt Molloy of The Chieftains, Laoise Kelly, Billow Wood, Chantelle Padden, Lisa Canny, Emer Mayock, Tom Doherty and family and more.
TG4 stated: "There are over 3.5 million people from all over the world with Mayo connections. Some of them tell about their lives abroad. You will hear from Andrew Walsh, professional chef from Breaffy, who runs three restaurants in Singapore. Dr Lisa Ní Chuinneagáin is a flight doctor from Ballina, based in the UK. Mary O’Halloran from Foxford brings tales from 'the city that never sleeps' where she owns Irish pub, Mary O’s.
"The hugely successful Mayo Day celebrates its seventh year with an outstanding programme of events to be viewed from around the globe.
"The Mayo Day Festival is virtual again this year, but this has brought unexpected opportunities and expanded the reach of the celebration. It’s a unique occasion as Mayo remains the only county with its own name day, celebrating achievements, heritage and culture, diaspora and community spirit."
