Anthony Molloy to feature in new series of Laochra Gael

Donegal icon Anthony Molloy is just one of a number of GAA legends that will feature in the new series of Laochra Gael.

The excellent TG4 show will air its first episode of 2023 on Thursday, January 26, with Galway hurling great Joe Canning under the spotlight.

Others to feature in the coming weeks will be former Kerry footballer Aidan O’Mahony, Kilkenny camogie star Anne Dalton, Tom Parsons of Mayo, Waterford’s Áine Wall, Tipperary’s Liam Sheedy and Noel O’Leary of Cork. 

1992 All-Ireland winning captain Molloy released his memoir prior to Christmas, ‘Life, Glory and Demons.  And his episode, to be screened on Thursday, March 9, will feature contributions from the likes of Michael Murphy; Brian McGilligan; Martin Gavigan; Frank Craig and Catherine Uí Chinnéide.

The series hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to the screen. Below is the summary of Molloy’s episode. 

Laochra Gael continues with the story of Donegal footballer, Anthony Molloy. Growing up in a remote region, football was always at the centre of Anthony’s life.

But after serious injury and a lack of success with the county, he emigrated to America in the 80s. When his mother fell ill, he returned home. The football enticed him back, and he fought through the pain to bring Sam Maguire to Donegal for the first time ever in 1992.

Between the celebrations and retirement however, he developed a drink problem, and so he embarked on a battle that continues to this day.

Director:  Cormac Morel.