Trasna na dTonnta

DocumentariesHuman Interest/Local Interest

This series follows the lives of immigrants who have made Ireland's offshore islands their new home. From Ukraine, France, Scotland, South Africa and Germany, they share their personal stories of leaving familiar lives behind and adapting to remote island communities off Ireland's west coast. Filmed over a year on Árainn Mhór, Toraigh, Sherkin Island, Bear Island and Dursey Island, Trasna na dTonnta offers a unique and moving portrait of community.

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Trasna na dTonnta

Episode 4

S1 E4 25m

Kristina from Ukraine faces her fourth winter and enjoys a lively poker night with local islanders on Toraigh. On Árainn Mhór, Father John from Nigeria has become a valued part of community life as the local priest. Liudmila volunteers in a charity shop in Castletownbere, while her daughter Dariia reflects on whether Ireland will remain her long-term home.

Trasna na dTonnta

Episode 3

S1 E3 25m

In this episode, we meet Colm and his Mauritian wife on Toraigh as they embrace island life and its traditions. On Bear Island, South African native Belinda delivers Meals on Wheels.

Trasna na dTonnta

Episode 2

S1 E2 25m

We journey from Toraigh to West Cork, meeting families rebuilding their lives. We meet Diana, a Ukrainian teenager finding her place on Toraigh through school, art and new friendships.

Trasna na dTonnta

Episode 1

S1 E1 24m

In this episode we journey from Toraigh to West Cork, meeting families rebuilding their lives far from home. Ukrainian refugees Krystyna and Diana share their story of finding sanctuary on Toraigh.