Manchán Magan, a celebrated writer and broadcaster known for his profound explorations of the Irish language, culture, and landscape, has passed away at the age of 55. His family confirmed that he died in Dublin on Thursday evening. Magan, who was born in 1970 and raised in Donnybrook, Dublin, had a prolific career that spanned books, documentaries, TV shows, and radio programs. He was a passionate advocate for the Irish language and culture, as highlighted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who praised Magan for illuminating the richness of Ireland’s heritage. In September, Magan revealed he had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. His work included the TV series *No Béarla*, which documented his travels across Ireland speaking only Irish, and the podcast *The Almanac of Ireland*, which delved into the quirks and wonders of Irish traditions and placenames. Magan also authored several books, including *Thirty-Two Words for Field: Lost Words of the Irish Landscape* and his most recent publication, *Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun)*. Tributes poured in from across Ireland, with University College Dublin, his alma mater, calling him ‘one of Ireland’s foremost voices on language, culture, and landscape.’ Irish artist Blindboy Boatclub expressed his heartbreak, while Dee Mulrooney hailed Magan as a ‘trailblazer’ and ‘a man on a mission.’ RTÉ broadcaster Fiachna Ó Braonáin described Magan’s work as a ‘portal into enlightenment,’ emphasizing his deep love for the Irish language and his unique approach to exploring the world. Magan is survived by his wife Aisling, his mother Cróine, and his three siblings.