Celtic Media Festival in Newry
So the movers and shakers of the media industry in the Celtic Nations are in Newry at the mo. I spent the day there yesterday. Grew up there in the 70's. At least back then I didn't have to think about where to park the car!Ìý
It was a good debate on the show last night. High-powered guests including Peter Johnston, Diirector of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Northern Ireland, Bob Collins former DG of RTE and now CEO of the Broadcast Authority of Ireland and Richard Williams Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Screen.Ìý
One of the debates focused on a recent House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Committee report which said: "We have been struck by the absence of a strong or, often any, portrayal of the life of Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK. This short inquiry has demonstrated that Northern Ireland is culturally neglected by the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳, Channel 4 and those who commission programmes within the UK....concerted efforts need urgently to be directed towards eradicating that neglect".Ìý
Strong words. And a robust debate ensued. Listen here.Ìý
And breaking news, the ash cloud means won't make it across from London today for our onstage interview. This event has now been cancelled. Ìý
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