Today (Tueday) marks Ireland’s news channel for children’s Cúla4’s third birthday, and it is also Nuacht Cúla4’s first day back on air with a Lurgan man announced as their newest reporter!
New reporter, James McEnery, is well equipped to join the growing news team at Cúla4.
He attended Bunscoil Naomh Proinsias and Coláiste Chaitríona and graduated from Ulster University with a BA (Hons) in Irish with Computing.
During his studies, he gained experience across Irish-language journalism, broadcasting and digital media through placements with RTÉ Gaeilge and Nuacht TG4. He has also worked with Raidió na Gaeltachta and the Celtic Media Festival as a presenter, reporter and content creator.
And his studies haven’t finished there! James is currently completing a Master’s degree in Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin at the University of Galway. He has a particular interest in journalism, storytelling and creating engaging Irish-language content for young audiences.
As a reporter for Nuacht Cúla4, James is now based in the Leinster region. Securing the role marks an important step forward in his journalistic career.
History was made on September 8, 2023 as the first ever dedicated Irish language children’s channel was launched. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin was invited to the TG4 headquarters in Co. Galway to carry the official launch of the new TV channel.
And now James has been woven into that history as the channel continues to grow.
Tune in to Nuacht Cúla4 from Tuesday to Friday at 1.30pm and again at 5.30pm, or catch up on cula4.com.
