Overview

• His family confirmed he died in Dublin last night, noting the passing of the acclaimed advocate for Irish language and culture.
• On 13 September he told RTÉ Radio 1 his prostate cancer had become terminal and spread to multiple organs, saying, “For some reason, I’m not scared.”
• His latest book, Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun), illustrated by Megan Luddy, was published in September.
• This summer he presented Listen To The Land Speak on RTÉ One, building on a career that included No Béarla, Crainn na hÉireann and travel documentaries often made with his brother Ruán for TG4 and RTÉ.
• He is survived by his wife Aisling, his mother Cróine and three siblings, as tributes from national leaders praised his cultural impact.