RTÉ has a new crime thriller on the way, and it comes from a writer based in Galway. The Galway Bay Murders is billed as a TV breakthrough for its creator, according to RTE.ie, which reported the news on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
The broadcaster has also introduced four of the drama's characters in its own coverage, while a trailer for the series has been released. RTÉ has positioned the show for Sunday night viewing, describing its detectives as coming into homes on that evening. The series carries a tone one Cork actor involved in the production described as both funny and dark, according to echo live.
The cast includes that Cork performer in a starring role, and a Longford actor also features, the Longford Leader reported alongside the trailer's release. Beyond those details, little about the plot or the full cast has been confirmed in the reporting available.
The announcement places the series among RTÉ's scripted crime output, with the broadcaster leaning on regional talent in front of and behind the camera. For the Galway writer at the centre of it, the commission marks a move from page to screen on the national broadcaster.
Viewers should watch for RTÉ's confirmed broadcast date and any further casting announcements ahead of the Sunday night debut.
