Fómhar/Autumn 2017
Fómhar/Autumn 2017 Drámaíocht/Drama Ros na Rún 8.30pm Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5/9/17 (omnibus Sunday) The flagship drama series TG4’s longest-running and best-loved series. It has engaging storylines that bring the leading characters through awkward situations and extreme jeopardy. There are many laughs along the way, the kindling of romance and consequent broken hearts for some but not all. In its unique natural style, Ros na Rún deals with the many social issues which face rural communities in today’s world and excels in the exposure of such matters with insightful writing and acting. The coming season will continue to delight, excite and engage audiences with the aftermath of the bloodshed of last season, who survives the shootout is the question on the lips of all Ros na Rún fans? As Ireland’s society changes, so too does society in this fictional rural Gaeltacht village where the many complex social issues facing the country today all crop up: rural crime, drugs, alcohol, sexuality, deceit and the softer side of lust, love, complex relationships and threats to marriage, This season, the 22nd in the soap’s history, the return of an old character brings much excitement and romance which soon develops into something even more lustful. An old flame can cause havoc. As the economic climate improves, the village welcomes the opening of a new, a big brand name that attracts a leading Irish celebrity for the official opening. Audiences can expect suspense, intrigue, disgrace, tears and laughter as these authentic characters their business and daily, often turbulent lives Many of the much loved characters of Ros na Rún face their individual demons, including Mo and Garda Superintendent O’Shea whose domestic secrets may soon become a public topic of conversation.
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