Gaelic In The Joy

Synopsis

Three-part series following Dublin GAA star Philly McMahon and comedian Rory O’Connor (Rory Stories) as they run a unique educational and sports programme in Mountjoy Prison.

First Air Date: 2023-05-17

Last Air Date: 2023-05-31

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: RTÉ One

Top Cast

Philly McMahon as Self
Rory O’Connor as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-05-17)

Ten prisoners have been selected to join Mountjoy Prisons, first-ever Gaelic football team. As Philly and Rory get to work coaching the team they both get a sense of what life is really like in prison.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-05-24)

Philly McMahon and Rory O'Connor are feeling more confident after the first game, but then the governor drops the bombshell that the prison officers want the game to be 15 a side.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2023-05-31)

With the game in Croke Park in just four weeks, the pressure is on. Despite some twists and turns, can the lads come together as a team in Croke Park?