{"id":35705,"date":"2026-04-29T16:31:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=35705"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:31:25","slug":"new-documentary-series-offers-unique-look-into-donegal-international-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/new-documentary-series-offers-unique-look-into-donegal-international-rally\/35705","title":{"rendered":"New documentary series offers unique look into Donegal International Rally"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TG4 has announced the upcoming broadcast of Taobh Thiar den Roth \u2013 Donegal International Rally, a new four-part documentary series.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In the style of Drive to Survive, the series takes viewers behind the scenes of one of Europe\u2019s most celebrated rally events, offering a rare and immersive look at the drivers, co-drivers, mechanics, safety crews and organisers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Taobh-Thiar-den-Roth-\u2013-Donegal-International-Rally-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"12000\" height=\"7986\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79098\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the series is a compelling cast of characters. 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