Dónal Glackin is a freelance Director and Director of Photography specialising in factual documentary storytelling. With over ten years of experience, he has produced work for leading broadcasters including TG4, RTÉ, BBC and Eurosport.

A fluent Irish speaker, Dónal works extensively across Irish-language programming, bringing cultural fluency and authenticity to the stories he tells. His visual style is shaped by a background in photography, where he developed a strong sensitivity to composition, natural light, and visual detail. This foundation informs his cinematic yet grounded approach to documentary filmmaking.

Recognised for his collaborative mindset and calm presence on set, Dónal works closely with contributors, crews and commissioners to create thoughtful, visually compelling factual content.