Mayo sportsperson to feature in new TG4 documentary
TG4 is proud to present Hit the Wall, a compelling new documentary exploring the fascinating world of GAA Handball.
TG4 is proud to present Hit the Wall, a compelling new documentary exploring the fascinating world of GAA Handball. Once a cornerstone of Irish sporting life, with alleys in almost every town and village, the sport now faces the challenge of survival.
While handball’s popularity has dwindled to just 10,000 active players and many alleys lie silent or abandoned, the passion and dedication of its top players burn as brightly as ever. Hit the Wall follows these elite athletes through the highs and lows of their season, showcasing their unrelenting pursuit of excellence and the unique mental resilience required to compete at the highest level.
The documentary delves into their stories, uncovering what drives these players to chase glory in a sport some believe to be "dead." It’s an intimate look at the spirit of competition and the enduring love for a game rooted in Irish history.
Contributors include Conor McElduff (Tyrone), Paul Brady (Cavan), Diarmuid Nash (Clare), , Caitríona Casey (Cork) and Paul Fitzpatrick (Cavan).
Hit the Wall was a self produced project by Ailill Martin and was filmed over the course of the past two years, with support from Creative Ireland and GAA Handball.
Hit the Wall airs on TG4, Sunday, 5th January, at 5:40 pm.
