Francie Mooney - 'Áit i mo Chroí' (Pt. 3)

Documentary which aired on TG4 in January, about the life and times of the great Irish musician Proinsias Ó Maonaigh or Francie Mooney as he was better known. He hailed from Gweedore, County Donegal and is the father of the lead member of Altan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. This heart-warming story was made by his grandson Ciarán Ó Maonaigh. Sadly, Francie passed away in April 2005.

Seo clár faisnéise a gcraoladh ar TG4 i mí Eanáir, 2009 fá dtaobh de an sár-cheoltóir Proinsias Ó Maonaigh nó Francie Mooney ab fhearr aithne air. Duine de bhunadh Ghaoth Dobhair a bhí ann agus bhí sé ina athair ag Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, ón ghrúpa ceoil Altan. Ba ea a garmhac, Ciarán Ó Maonaigh a bhí i mbun an chlár iontach seo. Ar an droch uair, fuair Francie bás i mí Aibreán, 2005.

Bain sult!

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