Tyrone Productions
Address:
27 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2.
Telephone:
+353-1-662 7200
Fax:
+353-1-662 7217
Website: http://
www.tyroneproductions.com
Email: info@tyrone-productions.ie
Personnel:
John McHugh - Chief Executive
Patricia Carroll - Managing Director
Deborah French - Executive Assistant
Joanne McGrath - Head of Corporate/Producer
Dearbhla Regan - Drama Development Executive
Company Description:
Tyrone Productions Ltd. is Ireland’s leading Independent Television Production Company. Founded in 1987 by John McColgan and Moya Doherty, globally renowned for having produced and directed one of the most successful music and dance extravaganzas the world has ever seen – Riverdance the Show.
Over the past 18 years, Tyrone Productions has developed an unrivalled reputation for vision, skill and professionalism. Our company has been to the forefront of the creation of new television, producing many award-winning programmes. Our company works across a number of genres including drama, documentary and entertainment.
Experience:
Network Programme Credits
Lifestyle/Daytime Television
The Big Bite (Oct 2004 – Date) Genre: Lifestyle/ Daytime Programme
Discussion programme presented by David McWilliams. Transmitted four days a week, live discussion programme on the issues affecting Irish people.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
40 minutes four days a week
Neven Cooks (2003) Genre: Lifestyle/ Daytime Programme
Presented by Award winning Chef, Neven Maguire, weekly cookery programme
BROADCASTERS: RTÉ, BBC Food Channel
Special Events Programming
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2003/2004 Genre: Special Events/Awards Ceremony
Co-produced by Tyrone Productions and Screentime ShinAwil, Actor James Nesbitt hosted The Irish Film and Television Awards.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
The Opening Ceremony of The 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games(2003)
Genre: Special Events Programming
Conceived, created and produced for Television by Tyrone Productions The Opening Ceremony of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games marked the beginning of the largest sporting event in the world last year. One of the largest Television productions ever undertaken in Ireland, the live broadcast on RTÉ reached over 1.5 million Irish viewers, making it the most watched broadcast in Irish television history.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ (worldwide feeds)
Drama
Ros na Rún (1996 to date) Genre: Irish language drama series
Ros na Rún is TG4's flagship programme, produced by Tyrone Productions and EO Teilifís. The contract to produce the drama series is the single largest independent production commissioned in the history of Irish broadcasting.
BROADCASTERS: TG4 2 x 23 minute episodes per week. PBS USA
Beckett On Film (2001) Genre: Drama
A unique collaboration of Samuel Beckett’s 19 plays committed to film. Each of the nineteen films was directed by one of the most highly-acclaimed international directors working today - Atom Egoyan, Anthony Minghella, Neil Jordan, David Mamet - and featured the finest acting talent, including Julianne Moore, John Gielgud, John Hurt, Jeremy Irons, Alan Rickman, and Kristen Scott Thomas.
BROADCASTERS: RTÉ, Channel 4, Television 12, Singapore, Europa TV Italy & Switzerland, Television Metropolitana Mexcio, SBS Television Australia, Icelandic National TV, Israel Broadcasting, 13WNET Canda & USA
CO-PRODUCERS: Blue Angel Films, RTÉ, Channel 4, Bord Scannán na hÉireann
AWARDS: Best TV Drama, South Bank Show Awards 2002
Entertainment/Factual Entertainment Programming
The Mentor 2005 Genre: Factual Entertainment
Two high-profile, successful Irish business professionals advise small businesses on how to grow their business, make necessary cuts and changes and implement their mentoring plans.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
8X40 minutes
Dreams Come True 2005 Genre: Entertainment
A Sunday night prime-time series which celebrates the efforts and achievements of everyday people.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
12X30 minutes
Riverdance The Best Of Ten Years 2005 Genre: Entertainment
Introduced by Jean Butler, Riverdance – The Best Of Ten Years, brings together the stunning highlights and classic performances from the show filmed at various international venues over the past ten years.
BROADCASTER: WLIW USA. Distributed Worldwide by Beyond Distribution
The Daniel O’Donnell Show 2005 Genre: Entertainment
Currently in production a second series of music and chat with Daniel re-commissioned by RTÉ ONE
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
Series of 30 minute programmes
The Daniel O’Donnell Show Christmas Special Genre: Entertainment
Recorded before a live studio audience this Christmas Special featured interviews and performances from guests including Samantha Mumba, Lula and magician Keith Barry
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
One Hour special
The Daniel O’Donnell Show 2004 Genre: Entertainment
Daniel O’Donnell played host and performer for this Sunday night primetime series. Recorded before a live studio audience the series ran for ten weeks and featured interviews and performances from high calibre national and international guests.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
Series of 30 minute programmes
Celebrity Farm (2003) Genre: Reality
Celebrity Farm gripped the Irish nation in September 2003 as eight celebrity farm hands got down and dirty on the farm and battled it out to win 50,000 euro for charity During it’s week of transmission on RTÉ ONE Celebrity Farm achieved a mammoth average share of 41%.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (2000 – 2002) Genre: Quiz Show
Answer fifteen questions and win one million pounds.
That's Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, a unique general knowledge quiz show which can actually make millionaires on screen. Our host, the one and only Gay Byrne, Ireland's most respected broadcasting star.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
Series of 60 minute programmes
Riverdance Live from Geneva (2002) Genre: Light Entertainment
Eight years on from its World Premiere in Dublin in February 1995, over 15 million people had seen Riverdance worldwide. It remains the most successful and biggest dance show in the world. This recording, filmed live in Geneva, captures the show in its newest production
BROADCASTERS: CBC Canada, S4C Wales, NCRB Netherlands, Israel Broadcasting, Globosat Brazil, Detroit Public Television, RTBF Belgium
Wanderlust (2000 –2002) Genre: Lifestyle, Internet travel/dating show
Wanderlust is an interactive blind date travel show, where two young Irish people select a foreign date through Wanderlust's internet chat rooms.
BROADCASTERS: RTÉ, Living TV UK
Gael Force (1997) Genre: Light Entertainment Music Series
Gael Force combines stunning live performances, beautiful melodies and virtuoso playing from Ireland's greatest musicians and performers. Recorded at Dublin's Point Theatre in September 1997,the artists featured join together in a unique celebration of Ireland's vast musical heritage.
BROADCASTERS: RTÉ, TnaG, UTV, CBC, PBS (other American Channels)
AWARDS: Winner of the Bronze D'Or at the 38th Golden Rose of Montreux Festival.
6 x 60 minutes – multiple versions also available
Riverdance – Live From Radio City (1996) Genre: Light Entertainment
Filmed live at the USA’s most prestigious venue, Radio City Music Hall, New York, this outstanding production stars principle dancers Jean Butler, Colin Dunne and Maria Pagés, supported by an international cast of over seventy, performing in all their magnificent glory.
BROADCASTERS: Distributed world-wide by Beyond Distribution.
Current Affairs Programming
Documentary
Charity Queens 2006 Genre: Documentary
Currently in Production
A two-part observational documentary which follows the preparation for and drama of charity events, focussing on Ireland’s key high society fundraisers – bringing the flavour of Hello magazine to the small screen.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
2x40 minutes
Gay Byrne- His Story 2005 Genre: Documentary
Two- Part special documentary looking at the life and career of Ireland’s most loved and respected broadcaster, Gay Byrne.
BROADCASTER: RTÉ
2 x One Hour
Riverdance – The Ten Years Genre: Documentary
The documentary follows the journey of Riverdance from the heady stages of creation, through the anxious formation of a full-length show and reveals the daunting logistics of managing a global spectacle.
BROADCASTER: WLIW USA
Distributor – Beyond Distribution
The Land of Sex and Sinners 2004 Genre: Documentary
This documentary traces Irish sexuality from pre-history to present day.
BROADCASTERS & Co-production partners: TG4 + SBS Australia
The Feast of the Dying Sun -The ancient Celtic origins of Halloween 2004
Genre: Documentary
Millennia have passed since the Druids celebrated Samhain, the Feast of the Dying Sun. It is almost a thousand years since the Christian Church caused the feast to be renamed Halloween. This documentary examines the customs that have travelled down the millennia to form the core of Halloween festivities.
BROADCASTERS & Co-production partners TG4, CCG + S4C Wales
Distributors: S4C Distribution
The Saw Doctors - A Different Kind Of World (2003) Genre: Documentary
An intimate portrait of the band in concert and in session, at home and on the road. The Saw Doctors – A Different Kind Of World follows the band from their native Tuam and the wildly romantic Clare Island to a spectacular performance in Brooklyn, USA.
Broadcaster: TG4 Co-production partners TG4. KOZK Missouri, WPBS New Jersey, WYBE Philadelphia, PBS Boston
Riverdance in China (2003) Genre: Documentary
The cultural phenomenon that is Riverdance broke new ground by becoming the first western theatrical group to perform in the Great Hall of the People in China. This access-all-areas documentary explores Riverdance’s first foray into one of the most ancient cultures of the world. Broadcaster: RTÉ, SKY Travel
Terry (2000) Genre: Documentary
Terry is an intimate non-partisan documentary profile of Terry Keane, one of Ireland's most well known women - her past, her life since going public and her reflections on the future. Tyrone Productions secured Terry Keane's full and exclusive co-operation making this documentary.
Broadcaster: RTÉ
Who’s That Standing Beside (2000) Genre: Documentary
Four gifted teenage Irish soccer players were signed to Arsenal Football Club in the 1970's. Their names? Liam Brady, David O' Leary, Frank Stapleton and John Murphy. In 1975 an Irish photographer snapped these aspiring soccer professionals. Three of these men went on to reach the dizzy heights of their boyhood dreams. The fourth, John Murphy, returned to Wicklow homesick after 6 months, never to play professional or club soccer again.
Broadcaster: RTÉ
Bad Boy Hometown Girl (1998) Genre: Documentary
Made for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this documentary looks at the world of Riverdance through the eyes of two young Canadian dancers.
Broadcasters: CBC, RTÉ
Maureen Potter – Super Trouper (1998) Genre: Documentary
This documentary tribute follows Maureen on a trip down memory lane, as she revisits the places of her youth and once more takes the stage of her beloved Gaiety theatre.
Broadcaster: RTÉ & Sell-through
A Change of Heart (1997) Genre: Documentary
A Change of Heart is a documentary based on a video diary which Bill Long, a 63-year-old writer and lecturer kept when he was first advised by his doctors that he should consider a heart transplant. Director John McColgan followed his progress through his high moments and disappointments, the emotional struggle for his family, the lead up to his operation, the operation and his successful recovery.
Broadcaster: RTÉ
Riverdance – A Journey (1996) Genre: Documentary
Something magical happened at The Point Theatre in Dublin on April 30th 1994, when a 7-minute interval performance for the Eurovision Song Contest astonished the world. Riverdance – A Journey offers a unique insight into the story behind the creation and making of Riverdance and features all the passion, power and intrigue, both on and off the stage. This documentary has been transmitted by more than 30 broadcasters worldwide.
Broadcasters Include: CBC, PBS, Channel 4, Channel 9
Genre:
Entertainment, Drama, Documentaries, Children's, Lifestyle, Music/Arts
Languages:
English, Irish
