The death has taken place of the renowned writer, actor and activist Joe Steve Ó Neachtain. Born in in Cré Dhubh, An Spidéal, in 1942, Mr Ó Neachtain was well known for the part he played as Peadar Ó Conghaile in TG4 soap Ros na Rún. As an active participant in the Gaeltacht Civil Rights Movement, Mr Ó Neachtain helped lay the groundwork for the establishment of Údarás na Gaeltachta and Radió na Gaeltachta. President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to Mr Ó Neachtain. Mr Ó Neachtain’s funeral will take place at midday on Wednesday at Séipéal Naomh Ainnín, An Cnoc, Indreabhán.

Source: The Irish Times January 20, 2020 19:18 UTC