Manchán Magan, celebrated Irish writer and documentary maker, dies aged 55

Manchán Magan in Listen To The Land Speak. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

The writer, broadcaster, and documentary maker Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55, his family confirmed.

Mr Magan, a passionate advocate for the Irish language, was widely known for exploring culture, heritage, and the natural world through books, television, and radio.