TG4 has appointed Áine Lally as its new communications manager, succeeding Deirdre Ní Choistín, who was recently named head of news and current affairs at the Irish-language broadcaster.

Lally, who has over 20 years' experience as a broadcast journalist and newscaster with Nuacht TG4/RTÉ, will take up the position in January.

Lally began her television career in TG4's communications departments in the late 1990s, and she produced a number of documentaries about Irish-Americans in Boston, New York, Pittsburgh and Louisiana during her time with Nuacht TG4.

She has also covered US elections for the station, worked as a reporter for RTÉ's Nationwide programme, and worked with Galway Bay FM.

Lally was a researcher and presenter of entertainment series Féilte for four years working with Aoife Ní Thuairisg and Síle Ní Bhraonáin. In 2004, she presented Gradam Ceoil TG4 with Páidí Ó Lionáird. 

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TG4 said Lally is known throughout Connemara and beyond for her unique journalistic and storytelling style giving insight into Gaeltacht and Irish-language communities in Ireland and abroad.

"I would like to welcome Áine Lally to this important role in TG4. Áine has extensive journalism experience and knowledge of Irish language and Gaeltacht communities which will be a great asset as she undertakes the position of Communications Manager with TG4," said Lís Ní Dhálaigh, director of marketing, development and partnerships at TG4.

"I have no doubt that she will take to the role with the same energy and commitment that she is renowned for in her journalism work."

Photo: Áine Lally. (Pic: Joe O'Shaughnessy)