Experience a journey that follows the River Suir through Tipperary's majestic landscape

 Tipperary Tourism were delighted to support the launch of a major new four-part documentary series Cois Siúire at Cahir Castle.

Invitees were treated to snippets of what the audience can expect from the series, which began on 1 April 2026 on TG4 with wonderful visuals and stories of the River Suir with local people ás Gáelige.

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The launch of Cois Siúire was attended by the communities that took part in the documentary series, featuring a panel discussion on the river's heritage and value to communities, and on the importance of the Irish language and its presence in a non-Gaeltacht County. demonstrating that our native language is alive and well in pockets that you'd least expect.

Sinéad Carr, chief executive of Tipperary County Council, welcomed attendees, acknowledging the importance of the Cois Siúire as a documentary series in depicting the history and value of the river Suir, its rich environment and its contribution to biodiversity, heritage and tourism, as well as its connection with land, people and place.

Tipperary County Council were delighted to support the filming of this wonderful production showcasing the Cois Suir through Tipperary's beautiful landscape.

The series was produced by Cormorant Films and presented by Dr Colm Mac Gearailt, with original music composed by Liam Ó Maonlaí.

Cois Siúire is a four-part, 50-minute Irish-language series that tells the story of the River Suir in unprecedented depth, placing one of Ireland’s greatest waterways, and the communities along its banks, centre stage in prime-time television.

The landmark series draws inspiration from the journey of writer Annraoi Ó Liatháin, whose travelogue Cois Siúire documented his passage along the river almost fifty years ago.

Now, historian and arts practitioner Dr Colm Mac Gearailt retraces that journey in his canoe, using Ó Liatháin’s reflections as both guide and companion.

Ireland’s third-longest river has rarely been explored in such comprehensive detail on screen.
Colm encounters historians, artists, farmers, anglers and community custodians whose lives are shaped by the Suir. Ancient abbeys, industrial remnants, mills and river crossings stand alongside vibrant modern communities.

Through these stories, the river emerges not simply as a natural feature, but as a constant force in Ireland’s geographic, economic, spiritual and cultural development.

Liam Ó Maonlaí, of the Hot House Flowers, has composed the original score for the series, his signature musical flair bringing emotional depth and resonance to the river’s journey.

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A continuation of the acclaimed river journeys that began in Cois Móire, Cois Siúire is both intimate and expansive: a cinematic meditation on place, language and identity, and a celebration of the communities that live along one of Munster’s great waterways.

This is a series that allows viewers to experience everything the Suir has to offer — its landscapes, stories, and people — from the comfort and safety of their own armchair, without getting their toes wet!