Leading Irish language broadcaster dies after long illness
Well-known Irish language broadcaster, Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí has died after a long struggle with cancer.
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Well-known Irish language broadcaster, Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí has died after a long struggle with cancer.
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