Donegal musician and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta broadcaster Dónall Mac Ruairí will be heading to the Isle of Man for the Celtic Media Awards this week where he is nominated for Best Radio Documentary for a programme from the series Sin an Saol broadcast last summer.
The series Sin an Saol featured participants from the ages of 80 to 99 who shared their life experiences with Dónall, touching on many subjects including youth, death, love, contentment, work, emigration, technology, loneliness and more.
Fanny Nic Aoidh from An Bun Beag in Donegal, participant in the series Sin an Saol on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
The particular episode of the series that is shortlisted for the Best Documentary prize is the one focused on love.
In it, the participants talk about first kisses, heartbreak and lost opportunities.
John Mac A’ Bhaird
They discuss loss, and their hopes of being reunited with loved ones when the time comes.
They share their knowledge of love and all its mysteries, and advise listeners on how to share and receive love.
Síle Mhaggie Bn Mhic Ionraic
The Celtic Media Festival is an international event, held annually in one of the Celtic nations.
Sin an Saol will compete with nine other entries from Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man for the prize for Best Documentary.
The festival takes place in the Isle of Man from 3 – 5 May.
Participants in Sin an Saol were; Nóra Frainc Chonaill Bn Uí Raghallaigh, Willie Mhary Bhillie Ó Dugáin, Prionsias Mac Giolla Bhríde, Paddy Khit Ó Dónaill, Cathal Mac Cealáin, Peigí Mhic Ruairí, Timlín Ó Dochartaigh, Pádraig Mac Giolla Easpuig, Fanny Nic Aoidh, John Mac a’ Bhaird, Róise Uí Bhaoill, Éibhlín Mhic Breartaigh, John Mac Gaoithín and Sissy Mhaggie Mhic Ionraic.
Participants of Sin an Saol