Guaranteed Irish returns for second series on TG4

Following the phenomenal success of the first series, Guaranteed Irish kicked off for a second series on TG4 last week.

The show, produced by Kildare based Dundara Television & Media, sees popular presenter, and Dublin native, Mary Kennedy return to our screens as host of the 7-part series which features thirteen local businesses.

Natural broadcaster Mary will once again delve into the world of locally based big business success stories throughout Ireland.

Some of the companies featured include the award-winning food producers Clonakilty Blackpudding and Achill Island Sea Salt, green technology firm Green HaaS, and Ireland’s largest grocery and food distributor SuperValu.

All will look at how they got to where they are today, the value of their business membership of Guaranteed Irish and much more.

The series will showcase a selection of Guaranteed Irish member businesses across various sectors throughout the country including Permanent TSB, SuperValu, Wavin, Clonakilty Blackpudding, The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors of Ireland, Achill Island Sea Salt, Etex, Green HaaS, Firebird, Career Decisions, Resilience, Zoma Brand Agency and EVAD IT.

The series, self-titled Guaranteed Irish, is the second series produced by Dundara Television & Media and TG4 in collaboration with business membership organisation Guaranteed Irish.

The Guaranteed Irish licensed mark is awarded to businesses based in Ireland that support jobs, communities,and provenance, and contribute to Ireland, its people, and its economy.

The series tells the story of thirteen Guaranteed Irish business members that carry the Guaranteed Irish seal of approval, representing a network of over 1,900 Guaranteed Irish member businesses from across the country in sectors varying from tech to pharmaceuticals and healthcare, construction, retail, food, and professional services.

Speaking ahead of Thursday’s first episode, Presenter Mary Kennedy said viewers are set to hear some inspiring stories of success.

“There are incredible businesses in this country working very hard through what’s been a challenging 18 months,” she said.

“I think the viewer will find the series informative and entertaining and discover a real warmth to the business leaders we shine a light on.

“We don’t get to go behind the scenes of these successful companies very often and each individual story is an eye opener.

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to present this series for TG4.

“Working with the channel, producer Enda Grace and his team at Dundara Television & Media alongside Guaranteed Irish has been wonderful, and I hope the viewer enjoys watching the series as much as I enjoyed making it.”

Producer and director Enda Grace is also really looking forward to sharing his latest creative endeavour with viewers.

“Dundara Television & Media is delighted to partner with Guaranteed Irish and TG4 for this exciting new series” says Enda.

“Like many people, I grew up associating the famous Guaranteed Irish symbol with quality Irish products and services.

“We are a tight team here at Dundara and everybody is on the same wavelength creatively so “Guaranteed Irish” has been a fantastic series to create.

“The queen of Irish broadcasting Mary Kennedy is, as we have come to expect, warm, genuine, and engaging making her the perfect presenter for the series.

“When the idea was pitched to us initially, she instantly came to mind as the ideal choice and her consummate professionalism and genuine interest shines throughout.”

Series Two of Guaranteed Irish continues this Thursday, November 11, from 9pm on TG4.