Donegal radio legend Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí has passed away.
The Irish language radio presenter, of Cois Cláidigh, Gweedore, died peacefully in his home today.
Rónán, who worked for Radio na Gaeltachta in Derrybeg, had been undergoing treatment for cancer for the past four years.
His legacy lies in his decades of dedication to promoting the Irish language and Irish music.
Born in Cork, Rónán was brought up in Donegal and attended primary and secondary school in Gweedore.
Rónán’s extensive portfolio ranged across shows on RTÉ, TG4 and Raidió na Gaeltachta, most recently Rónán Beo. Through his work, he developed a social and entertainment scene for the Irish language with events such as An Ciorcal Craiceáilte (1990’s) and An Cabaret Craiceáilte.
He played a central role as ‘Fear an Tí’ for the 2014 ‘Dearg le Fearg’ rally in Dublin and was to the fore supporting the Dream Dearg campaign for language rights in the north.
Rónán won many prizes and awards for his contribution to the Irish language broadcasting sector.
Earlier this year, he was honoured with the ‘Gradam Ghlór na nGael’ at the National Glór na nGael Awards and also the Conradh na Gaeilge Gradam an Uachtaráin (President’s Award).
He is survived by his wife Bernie and their daughter Fionnuala.
Obituary Notice:
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The peaceful death has taken place at his home in Coshclady, Gweedore of Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí, former broadcaster with Radio na Gaeltachta in Derrybeg. Predeceased by his parents; Eibhlín & Fionntan and his sister Edel. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bernie, daughter Fionnuala, sisters; Bríd, Ríona & Colma, brothers; Cian, Iarla, Cuimín & Barra and extended family & friends.
His remains will repose at his home tomorrow, Wednesday and on Thursday from 11am until 9pm.Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 22nd, in St. Mary’s Church Derrybeg at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights & Services.
