Lurgan native James McEnery is the newest reporter on the Irish language young people's news programme Nuacht Cúla4

In his 20s, James has been steeped in the Gaelic language from he was a child.

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He was one of the first children from the area to attend the Irish language medium unit, Bunscoil Naomh Proinsias, which was established at St Francis Primary School in 2000.

After primary school in Lurgan he went to the Irish medium unit, Coláiste Chaitríona, at St Catherine’s College in Armagh.

James 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.

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.

James Mac Éinrí is based in the Leinster region for Nuacht Cúla4.

Cúla4 is the first ever dedicated Irish language children’s channel with its inauguration on September 8, 2023 officially opened by Republic of Ireland Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin.

Cúla4 airs for 14 hours daily, from 6 every morning until 8 every evening. Saorview – Channel 18, Channel 602 on Virgin Media, Sky 624 and Eir all carry the young people’s channel. Cúla4 is supported online via the player which is available at cula4.com and also the Cúla4 App.