The former RTÉ broadcaster and chairman of Bord na Gaeilge, Proinsias Mac Aonghusa, has died in Dublin.

Mr Mac Aonghusa worked on several RTÉ programmes and wrote for a number of newspapers.

He also served as President of Conradh na Gaeilge and was a member of the Arts Council.

He was married to Ms Justice Catherine McGuinness and they had three children.