Renowned Wexford tenor and TV host Michael Londra returns to Ireland to film new season of hit TV show

‘Ireland With Michael’ to highlight our culture, music and heritage to millions in the United States 

Renowned Wexford tenor and TV host Michael Londra is back in Ireland this month, filming for season six of his TV show Ireland With Michael. The new season of the critically acclaimed TV series will air to millions of viewers across the United States on PBS (American TV network), with filming supported by Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI. 

Season six, which is set to air in early 2026, follows the same format as previous seasons – comprising eight half-hour episodes filmed at various locations across the island of Ireland. A stand-out feature of this season will be a ‘catch and cook’ segment with celebrity chef Donal Skehan, filmed in Howth. 

Filming is also taking place at the Hill of Tara, Knowth, Dowth and Trim Castle in County Meath; at Navan Centre & Fort and Long Meadow Cider in County Armagh; and Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve in County Fermanagh. Michael and the crew will also visit Sliabh Liag before making their way along the Wild Atlantic Way to Inishbofin and Doolin. 

Music, culture and outdoor activities are a key part of the filming itinerary for season six, from traditional music sessions, set dancing and road bowling, to electric biking in Glenveagh National Park and kayaking on Lower Lough Erne to Devenish Island. Michael will also film a sheepdog demo at Atlantic Sheepdogs in County Sligo and learn about the art of distilling at Loop Head Distillers. 

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: "Tourism Ireland is delighted to support the filming of the latest season of 'Ireland with Michael’ once again and we look forward to it airing on the PBS network next year. PBS is available to view in over 100 million households across the United States, so this will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the island of Ireland, our rich culture and authentic visitor experiences to a huge audience, inspiring the viewers to book their trip to Ireland.”

Presenter Michael Londra; Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland; and celebrity chef Donal Skehan, at Howth Harbour during filming for season six of ‘Ireland with Michael’.