Get ready for an exciting journey into the heart of Irish heritage with Sloinne, a new seven-part series on TG4. The series delves into the fascinating stories behind Ireland's most common surnames, bringing history to life in a way that's accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The first series showcased surnames like Ó Flaithearta, Ó Murchú, Ó Ceallaigh, Ó Súilleabháin, Ó Domhnaill, Seoighe, and Ó Conchubhair.
In this Sunday's episode of Sloinne, the programme follows Aodán Ó Ceallaigh, a Dublin-based primary school teacher, originally from An Rinn, Co. Waterford, as he goes on a journey back in time to trace the history of his surname and to find out about others with the same surname.
Along the way he traces the Ó Ceallaigh name in Old Irish Manuscripts and maps with Dr. Micheál Hoyne (Trinity College, Dublin) and Paul MacCotter (series genealogist). His journey takes him to Helvick Harbour (Waterford) as he learns about his grandfather, well-known fisherman Tomás Ó Ceallaigh and also to the Kilconnell Franciscan Friary, Co. Galway where he meets historian Gerry Burke.
He stops off at Galley Castle (Lough Ree, Co. Roscommon) to chat with Dr. Daniel Curley archaeologist and historian- Taughmaconnell, Roscommon) about the background of the ‘Fáilte Uí Cheallaigh’ saying.
Aodán Ó Ceallaigh & Jacqui Moore,
Áras an Uachtaráin.Aodhán also visits Áras an Uachtaráin where he meets Jacqui Moore (Office of Public Works) and Shay Martin (Security) to learn about Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh – the 2nd President of Ireland and his presidential car at the time – a ZJ5000 Rolls Royce, which became better known as Éamon De Valera’s vehicle when he then took over as President.
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