Francie Mooeny - 'Áit i mo Chroí' (Pt. 1)

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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Music

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• irish
• gaelic
• music
• gaeilge
• traditional
• celtic
• culture
• programme
• native
• interview
• gaoth
• dobhair
• dun
• na
• ngall

[jwilliam2255]

I've watched this documentary through a few times now. Francie must have been the best of men, a blessing to everyone who crossed his path. His musical legacy has certainly blessed me.

[nonie285]

Hello.there, Francie Mooney 's wife was my fathers cousin. Thanks for the memories. Noreen Harkin.