Is Hell for Leather: The Story of Gaelic Football coming back?
Hell for Leather: The Story of Gaelic Football (2025) on RTÉ ONE
The answer: Status unknown — no confirmed return date.
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About Hell for Leather: The Story of Gaelic Football
The show last aired on July 7, 2025, with its final episode of the first season.
This documentary series explores the origins and cultural significance of Gaelic football, a sport that emerged out of necessity in Ireland. It details how the game was conceived by a nation seeking a social identity and aimed to establish an indigenous sport capable of rivaling foreign games. Premiering in 2025, the series offers historical insights into a sport that has become an integral part of Irish culture.
Each episode has a runtime of 60 minutes, and the first season consisted of five episodes that aired from June 9 to July 7, 2025.