Watch: TG4 teaser for this week's Laochra Gael on Anthony Molloy

Laochra Gael this Thursday continues with the story of Donegal footballer, Anthony Molloy, who was the first man from the county to lift Sam Maguire.

Growing up in Glengesh, 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. The show airs on Thursday at 9:30pm on TG4.

Participants include the Donegal Democrat's Frank Craig; Michael Murphy; Brian McGilligan; Martin Gavigan; Catherine Uí Chinnéide.
 
Along with Anthony Molloy - this new season’s batch of GAA legends also includes Joe Canning who became the most famous player in the country, and learned harsh lessons about the scrutiny that comes with that fame. Aidan O’Mahony who was faced the greatest challenge of his life- to rediscover his purpose and his love of the game. The series is produced by NemetonTV, the independent production company from An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht which has produced much of TG4’s acclaimed sports coverage.