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Broadcaster Séamus Mac Géidigh has sadly passed away

Séamus Mac Géidigh, broadcaster and Manager of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s northwest service in Donegal, has sadly passed away.

The journalist had been working with Raidió na Gaeltachta since 1988 and acted as manager of its northwest service, based in the Doirí Beaga studio, since 2004.

Séamus passed suddenly yesterday evening, July 4, at the age of 54.

He is survived by his wife Dolores, their three children Dónal, Éadaoin and Póilín, a brother and sister, relatives and friends.

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Sad: Séamus passed away suddenly on July 4 

Kevin Bakhurst, Acting Director General, RTÉ said, “I’m deeply saddened to hear the news of Séamus’ death. He was a highly respected journalist and broadcaster and will be greatly missed by colleagues across the organisation. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this time.”

Edel Ní Chuireáin, Ceannaire RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta said,”It is with great great sadness that we learned of the death of Séamus Mac Géidigh. He was a man amongst men – a mentor and champion of his staff here in Doirí Beaga, a community leader, a talented broadcaster, a gifted commentator, a family man and a friend to us all here. This service will be all the poorer for his loss, as will the community in Donegal. He will be sadly and greatly missed. May he rest in peace. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Dolores, to his children Éadaoin, Dónal and Póilín, and to his relatives and friends.”

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