Séamus Mac Géidigh, broadcaster and Manager of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s northwest service in Donegal and a highly respected GAA commentator, has passed away suddenly at the age of 54.
The Ardaí Bheag native in the Donegal Gaeltacht, who and had been working with Raidió na Gaeltachta since 1988, was commentating on the Ulster SFC replay between Donegal and Monaghan at the weekend and his passing yesterday evening has shocked all those that
GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghail paid tribute to him on a special programme on RnaG this morning, describing him as ‘the Donegal voice of Gaelic Games commentary’.
Séamus, a keen sports enthusiast who travelled to France recently to support the Republic of Ireland at the European Championships, is survived by his wife Dolores, their three children Dónal, Éadaoin and Póilín, a brother and sister, relatives and friends.
“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,” Edel Ní Chuireáin, Ceannaire RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta said.
“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.”
Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ’s Acting Director General also offered his condolences to the family.
“I'm deeply saddened to hear the news of Séamus' death,” he said.
“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.”
