Irish TV is one of the things our beautiful country should be the most proud of. For such a small nation, we sure have delivered plenty of classics. No matter if you’re looking for a laugh or something to cry to, there’s an Irish TV show waiting for you to discover and devour.
With all that being said, we here at Extra.ie have decided to rank what we believe are the ten best Irish TV shows of all time in a list that no one will have any issues with! For nearly 20 years, viewers were obsessed with the antics of the Byrne and McDermott families. Simply put, Glenroe is an institution of Irish TV.
Whether it was affairs, tragic deaths or just enjoying the craic at the Molly Malone, there was never a dull moment on Sunday nights. The nation was left collectively mourning after RTÉ pulled the plug on the soap set in Kilcoole when they decided to cancel it in 2001. Perhaps it’s time for a reboot? Beginning as a YouTube series, The Hardy Bucks quickly became one of Ireland’s favourite comedies.
Leaving the kind of legacy few shows dream of. The cult mockumentary tells the tale of a group of twentysomething slackers living in Co Mayo who will do anything to make a quick buck and have a good time. Running for four seasons on RTÉ, The Hardy Bucks has become a TikTok hit in recent years thanks to its loyal followers posting their favourite moments.
Just don’t mention the movie! Despite many knowing Chris O’Dowd from his work on the IT Crowd, it’s time that Moone Boy got.