Tomas Mac Donnacha  is originally from and still lives and works in the coastal village of Spiddal, County Galway. With a deep connection to the culture and language of the West of Ireland, Tomas brings a unique sensibility to his visual storytelling. He holds a degree in Information Technology from the University of Limerick and a diploma in Ard Scileanna Teilifíse (Advanced Television Skills) from the University of Galway. This blend of technical knowledge and creative training has shaped a career grounded in both precision and artistry.

🎬 Documentary Work (2005–2025)

Currently in Production

• Cara sa Cheol – 6-part BAI music series
  
  

• Bláth na hÓige – Second season following a young traditional Irish music group
  
  

• Ceolaireacht – Musical series for TG4
  
  

• Tumtha – RTÉ-commissioned feature documentary (post-production)
  
  

Selected Credits

• La Vie sa Bhruiséil – RTÉ series on Irish-language translators in the EU
  
  

• Viva Mary – RTÉ 1-hour portrait of womanhood and resilience in Ireland
  
  

• Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh – Musical series for TG4
  
  

• Carna an Cheoil – History of music in Carna, Co. Galway
  
  

• Ó Lámh an tSaoir – Traditional boat building in the west of Ireland
  
  

• Inserts – Ireland Rugby Internationals – TNT Sports feature inserts
  
  

• Dúirt Bean Liom – Series exploring women's issues
  
  

• Pobal – Observational series filmed in Donegal and Galway
  
  

• Costa – DoP, 10-part series on life along Ireland’s western coast
  
  

• Misneach – Whistleblower documentary series
  
  

• Gael Boston – DoP, 4-part series on the Irish in Boston
  
  

• Gaeltacht 2020 – DoP, two documentaries on the Gaeltacht today
  
  

• Bailiúcháin an Scoil – DoP, 6-part TG4 series
  
  

• Junior – Documentary on fiddler Junior Crehan
  
  

• Gael UK – TG4 series on Irish lives in Britain
  
  

• Cúl an Tí – Lighting camera, BAI music series for TG4
  
  

• Neven Maguire: Home Chef – RTÉ cookery series
  
  

• Is Eolaí Mé – DoP, BAI science series for TG4 (studio and location)
  
  

• Annabelle's Kitchen – ITV children’s cookery series
  
  

• Eco Eye – RTÉ environmental series
  
  

• Brides of Frainc – RTÉ bridal series
  
  

🎥 DV Director (2010–2025)

• Cúramóirí – 4-part TG4 series on family carers
  
  

• Saol an Tréidlia (Season 2) – RTÉ series on veterinary surgeons
  
  

• Saol Clainne – TG4 series on modern Irish families
  
  

• Turas Clainne – 4-part series following women on the path to motherhood
  
  

• Ag Súil – Observational documentary for TG4
  
  

• Láidir – TG4 doc on a gold medal powerlifter
  
  

🎭 Drama (2004–2025)

• Scrofa sna Réaltaí – Award-winning short, screened globally and broadcast on RTÉ & TG4
  
  

• Glacam – Short film (in post-production)
  
  

• An Poitín – TG4 mockumentary series
  
  

• Rince – DoP, Irish Film Board-funded short
  
  

• Stuma – DoP, short film (winner, Dingle Film Fleadh)
  
  

• Ros na Rún – Multi-cam and single-cam operator
  
  

• Groove High – DoP, Disney Channel France drama
  
  

• My Phone Genie – Lighting camera, ITV teen drama