Blas (Radio Ulster)
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Blas, is an Irish-language magazine programme, broadcast each weeknight on BBC Radio Ulster
, from 7.03 p.m.
Blas focuses on linguistic, cultural and community events, mainly in Northern Ireland
, but also in the Republic of Ireland
, and the Gaelic-speaking areas of Scotland
.
The programme is produced by the Irish Language Unit of BBC Northern Ireland
, and features a roster of presenters throughout the year. Main presenters are Lynette Fay, Brian Mullen
and Lucinda Glynn, with contributions from Tomaí Ó Conghaile, Fearghal Mag Uiginn, Máire Breathnach
, Dáithí Ó Muirí, Ciarán Ó Pronntaigh, Deirdre McAliskey, Conall Ó Máirtín, and others.
A weekly podcast is available to download on Fridays.
BBC Radio Ulster
BBC Radio Ulster is one of two Northern Irish BBC radio stations, the other being BBC Radio Foyle located in the city of Derry. BBC Radio Ulster is located at Broadcasting House in the Ormeau Avenue area of Belfast city centre...
, from 7.03 p.m.
Blas focuses on linguistic, cultural and community events, mainly in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, but also in the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, and the Gaelic-speaking areas of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
.
The programme is produced by the Irish Language Unit of BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland is the main public service broadcaster in Northern Ireland.The organisation is one of the three national regions of the BBC, together with BBC Scotland and BBC Wales. Based at Broadcasting House, Belfast, it provides television, radio, online and interactive television content...
, and features a roster of presenters throughout the year. Main presenters are Lynette Fay, Brian Mullen
Brian Mullen
Brian Patrick Mullen is a former professional ice hockey player who spent eleven seasons in the NHL playing for the Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, and New York Islanders...
and Lucinda Glynn, with contributions from Tomaí Ó Conghaile, Fearghal Mag Uiginn, Máire Breathnach
Maire Breathnach
Maire Breathnach, is an Irish actress.Breathnach plays the part of Mo Gilmartin on the Irish language drama, Ros na Rún.She is a native of Cnoc Leitirmullen, and won the County football final with her local team...
, Dáithí Ó Muirí, Ciarán Ó Pronntaigh, Deirdre McAliskey, Conall Ó Máirtín, and others.
A weekly podcast is available to download on Fridays.