Crá (stylised as CRÁ, lit. 'torment') is a 2024 Irish-language murder mystery television series. It premiered on TG4 on 11 November 2024 and on BBC Northern Ireland on 17 November 2024.
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| Genre | Murder mystery |
| Screenplay by | Doireann Ní Chorragáin Richie Conroy |
| Directed by | Phillip Doherty |
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| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original languages | Irish English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Darach Ó Tuairisg Karen Kirby Máire Ní Chonláin |
| Producer | Ciarán Charles |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TG4 |
| Release | 11 November 2024 – present |
Synopsis
editA body is discovered in an Irish bog which is identified as the missing mother of a policeman. Unable to join-in with the investigation he works with a local podcaster instead to look into his mother’s disappearance 15 years earlier.[1][2]
Cast
edit- Alex Murphy as Barry Roache
- Dónall Ó Héalai as Conall Ó Súilleabháin
- Hannah Brady as Ciara-Kate
- Roisin Murphy as Annemarie
- Barry McGovern as Art Ó Súilleabháin
- Tara Breathnach as Cigire Patsy Sweeney
- Caoimhe Farren as Ceannfort Sorcha Conlon
- Alan Mahon as Bleachtaire Cathal Keogh
Production
editThe six-part series is written by Doireann Ní Chorragáin and Richie Conroy and directed by Philip Doherty. It is produced by Fíbín Media and Zoogon for BBC Gaeilge and TG4. Executive producers are Darach Ó Tuairisg for Fíbín Media, Karen Kirby for BBC Northern Ireland and Máire Ní Chonláin for TG4. Ciarán Charles is a producer for TG4.[3] Crá is an Irish-language word meaning "torment", and the said they were moved by the accounts of some of Ireland's unsolved cases.[4]
The cast is led by stars Dónall Ó Héalai, Alex Murphy, Hannah Brady, Barry McGovern, Róisín Murphy, Tara Breathnach, Caoimhe Farren and Alan Mahon.[5]
The six-part series was filmed in County Donegal.[6]
Broadcast
editThe series premiered on TG4 on 11 November 2024.[7] The series began airing on BBC Northern Ireland on 17 November 2024.[8]
Soundtrack
editThe original music was composed by Krismenn.
Reception
editEd Power in The Irish Times said that "Donegal is utilised wonderfully in the script" and whilst the series does "utilise cliches" it is "put together with genuine verve".[9]
References
edit- ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (28 October 2024). "First look at BBC's crime drama 'Cra' filmed in County Donegal". kftv.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Porzio, Stephen (30 October 2024). "New Irish language crime mystery series to air on TG4 this month". Joe.ie. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Stalcup, Jamie (15 November 2024). "Irish Crime Drama Crá To Debut On BBC One NI & BBC IPlayer". World Screen. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Victoria, Rachael (11 November 2024). "CRÁ: Irish crime drama series set to take viewers on a murder-mystery journey". Independent.ie. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (28 October 2024). "BBC's new Irish crime drama gets first look ahead of November release". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Toner, Aine (14 November 2024). "New crime drama Crá to bring viewers into heart of isolated Irish town". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Donegal crime drama Crá comes to TG4 in November". RTE. 29 October 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ McLaughlin, Sophie (17 November 2024). "Crá: New BBC Northern Ireland Irish-language crime drama bringing murder and mystery to our screens". Belfast Live. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Power, Ed (11 November 2024). "Crá review: Quality noir thriller puts both Donegal and the Irish language to beautiful use". The Irish Times.
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