Blas, is an Irish-language magazine programme, broadcast Monday to Thursday on
BBC Radio Ulster
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, from 7.30 p.m to 8.00 p.m. With 'Blas Ceol' broadcasting on Thursday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Blas focuses on news and stories which are of interest to an Irish-speaking audience, including sport, arts and literature, politics and current affairs. The programme focuses mainly on news and stories from
Northern Ireland
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, but also covers stories from
Republic of Ireland
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, and the Gaelic-speaking areas of
Scotland
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.
The programme is produced by
BBC Gaeilge
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BBC Northern Ireland is one of the four BBC national regions, t ...
, and features a roster of presenters throughout the year. Main presenters are
Fearghal Mag Uiginn,
Máire Bhreathnach,
Dáithí Ó Muirí and
Caoimhe ‘Chats’ Ní Chathail.
Caoimhe ‘Ceol’ Ní Chathail presents an hour-long programme 'Blas Ceoil' on Thursday evenings, which covers traditional and folk music, while Brian Mullen, one of the original presenters of Blas, presents Caschlár on Sunday evenings.
A weekly podcast is available to download on Fridays
References
External links
Blas homepageBlas Podcast
Radio programmes in Northern Ireland
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