Leitrim stories on show in new TG4 series
The six-part series will air on TG4 from Tuesday 2 June at 7.30pm, with new episodes broadcast weekly.
TG4’s Moving West returns for a fourth series on the 2nd of June, with Leitrim featuring heavily.
The series, hosted by Mary Kennedy, focuses on the growing trend of people moving to the west of Ireland and tells their stories.
The TG4 new series of Moving West has two episodes dedicated to those who have moved here and made the place home.
Episode 2 will feature Deasun Lyons, who first moved from Celbridge to Carrick-on-Shannon in 1998 to become a school principal and has become deeply involved in community life, including the town’s recent Tidy Towns success.
The same programme also meets a more recent addition to the county, Daria Mezina, who arrived from Ukraine with her daughters in 2022 and now works with the Leitrim Volunteer Centre, helping other Ukrainians settle into their new lives in the west.
Episode 5 will feature Ciara McTague and her partner Seán McWeeney ( Ballinamore, County Leitrim), who decided to leave the pressures of city living behind and return to Ciara’s hometown. Settling into her grandmother’s house with their young son, Naoise, they have found the family support and sense of community they were looking for while continuing their careers in education.
Now returning for its fourth season on TG4, Moving West continues to document this shift, telling the stories of individuals, families and entrepreneurs who are contributing to a vibrant and evolving Western Region.
The new season explores the personal and professional journeys of those who have chosen to relocate, from returning emigrants and growing families to innovators, remote workers and business founders. Their stories reflect a wider narrative of regional resilience, creativity and ambition.
Filmed across the six western counties, the series captures both the practical realities and emotional experiences of relocation. It showcases how communities are attracting diverse talent and fostering environments where people can thrive, professionally, culturally and socially.
“Moving West provides a powerful insight into the opportunities that now exist across the western region. It highlights the innovation, enterprise and quality of life that make the west an increasingly attractive place to live and work. Programmes like this play an important role in showcasing the success of regional development policies and in encouraging more people to consider the west as a place where they can build their future,” Said Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.