Donegal is set to take centre stage as part of a new travel series set to debut on TG4.
The new series, called Barragram, sees energetic presenter Barra Ó hÉineacháin take on several idyllic Irish locations perfect for a young person’s staycation in the country – all while looking for that perfect photo for the gram to capture it.
Barragram takes viewers on a wild ride through Ireland’s most breath-taking locations whether paragliding off a cliff in Kerry, sailing in Donegal or sea-stack climbing or snorkelling with grey seals in Galway, Barra plunges into each activity with gusto.
But for the charismatic Barra, it isn’t all about the adrenaline rush – it’s also about the connections formed along the way. In each episode, we meet local young people who share their unique perspectives and insider tips, creating a vibrant tapestry of sustainable tourism and zany fun. Barra injects his infectious enthusiasm and genuine curiosity into each adventure.
Always engaging the audience with his sense of fun, Barra also involves the filming crew whenever possible. 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.
As Director, Moya Rogers says: “I 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. This allowed us to attack a scene and move onto a new location quite swiftly and of course this dynamism comes down to how natural a presenter Barra is himself. Not everyone can immerse themselves into a scene so genuinely and with so much energy. 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 ”.
Commenting on his first series of presenting, Barra says: “I had unbelievable craic with the crew and all the people we met around our beautiful green isle. I 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 ever 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”.
