Coimisiún na Meán has today (18.09.2025) announced €6.46m in funding for radio and TV productions around the country as part of the latest round of the Sound & Vision scheme. Round 56 will support the production of 57 high quality culturally significant projects for Irish audiences for broadcast across national, regional, local and community stations. This brings the total amount of funding awarded this year to date to approximately €14.3 million.
This funding will support the production of a wide variety of formats; including Animation, Documentary, Drama, Education, and Entertainment, including productions catering for younger audiences.
Just over €2.9 million or nearly 46% will go towards Irish language or bilingual projects for broadcast on a range of channels.
Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Media Development Commissioner with Coimisiún na Meán, said: ‘Our most recent round of Sound & Vision funding will provide countless hours of programming, in Irish and English, for Irish audiences of all ages and from all backgrounds. The funded productions reflect the growing diversity of our society, highlighting Coimisiún na Meán’s goal of supporting and sustaining a media landscape that is accessible, inclusive and representative of contemporary Ireland.
‘Sound & Vision continues to be a vital source of funding for the independent production sector which will receive 97% of the funding awarded, including €750,000 for independent radio producers.
Demand for funding in this round was nearly four times higher than the amount available, which is testament to the popularity of the Scheme and its vital role in fostering creativity and diversity, and enhancing sustainability in the independent production and broadcasting sectors.’
Here are some examples of successful applications:
- Crá Sraith 2 – Mistéir, marú agus fear faoi bhrú. Déanann Crá Sraith 2 iniúchadh ar shaol pearsanta agus gairmiúil fhorfheidhmithe an dlí i dtír gan dlí. Is faoi bleachtaire atá faoi oiliúint (Conall) Crá Sraith 2, tá sé ag éalú ó na rudaí a rinne sé san am a chuaigh thart. Is sraith í le greann dorcha , cór, casadh agus cásanna go leor. Léirithe ag Meangadh Fíbín le craoladh ar TG4.
- Poetic Keys: An Ode to County Clare – this series celebrates Clare’s rich poetry, which will be paired with music by one of Ireland’s finest traditional pianists. Rooted in local heritage, this fusion of verse and melody deepens the emotional resonance of each piece, bringing Clare’s spirit vividly to life. Produced by Padraic Flaherty for broadcast on Clare FM.
- Do Not Watch Alone – a captivating, entertaining and stylish anthology drama series for children. Ten modern day tales of fantastical, enthralling age-appropriate narratives that are designed to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Irish culture, heritage and experience among younger audiences. Produced by Firebrand Productions for broadcast on RTÉ 2
- Irish Music Month 2025 – an initiative by Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) to support Irish artists. It involves participating radio stations across Ireland significantly increasing airplay for Irish music and artists. Produced by Hot Press for broadcast on a range of commercial radio stations.
- Dilín ag Damhsa – sraith réamhscoile úrnua, agus nuálach is ea Dilín ag Damhsa. Molann Dilín do leanaí idir 3-5 bliana d’aois a gcorp a bhogadh, a gcuid scileanna comhórdaithe & luaile a fhorbairt, agus Gaeilge a labhairt. Gluaiseacht atá ann go príomha, fite fuaite le mitiseolaíocht, cultúr, agus teanga na hÉireann i ngach uile casadh, céim, agus tuisle. Léirithe ag Macalla le craoladh ar Cúla 4.
- Cuan an Cheoil 6 – is sraith ceoil é Cuan an Cheoile le 10 eapasóid 90-nóiméad le mórcheoltóirí na Gaeilge, taifeadta beo i Stiúideo Cuan sa Spidéal, le duine de mhór-phearsaí ceoil na hÉireann, Liam Ó Maonlaí mar láithreoir agus é i mbun ceoil agus comhrá leis na haíonna. Atmaisféar teolaí, pearsanta, machnamhach le scoth an cheoil, comhrá agus amhránaíochta ó phlúr na gceoltóirí. Léirithe ag Stiúideo Cuan le craoladh ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
- Brain Doctors 2 – Brain Doctors follows a new year in the life of the neurology department in Beaumont Hospital and the extraordinary medical and support staff who work every day to save the lives of their patients while dealing with a pressure at work that few of us can imagine. Produced by Tyrone Productions for broadcast on Virgin Media One.
- Lessons in Awe –a radio series in collaboration with a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Topics will include family, community, sport, nature, play and courage. Produced by and for broadcast on Radio Kerry.
- The Yank – On an exchange programme with An Garda Síochána in Galway, senior NYPD detective Nora Hill is drawn into a murder investigation of a young female climate activist in Connemara headed by Superintendent Walter Folan. As she investigates, she is forced to face her own trauma & put those closest to her at risk. Produced by Keeper Pictures for broadcast on RTÉ One.
- Talking Stuff About Media – Working with Coláiste Dhúlaigh, this project brings together a group of students to discuss various aspects of media literacy with academics, journalists and experts in the field. During the series students will be challenged to reduce their screen time and their time on social media. Produced by and for broadcast on Near FM.
- Seeding the Future – Seeding the Future is an exciting new feature documentary, using a novel letter writing approach, to capture a mosaic of contemporary voices all asking the same fundamental question: ‘In these times of ecological crisis, how can we tap into the transformative power of community to seed a better future?’ Produced Anú Pictures for broadcast on DCTV.
- Doodle Girl Series 2 – Doodle Girl presents an imaginative, creative and often weird world contained inside a sketchbook. Our hero Doodle Girl returns for a second series with her magic pencil to explore, make friends, and of course, doodle! Produced by Studio Meala for broadcast on RTÉjr.