John Hannon: 'A contributor to Irish language and tradition'

Without scholars such as John Hannon and his contemporaries, much of the Irish language, through song and written word, could have been consigned to history.

The Crossmaglen man was a collector, writing down the phrases, lyrics and prayers which had been passed down from generation to generation in south Armagh.

On Thursday, more than 90 years after his death, the linguist was honoured with a blue plaque by the Ulster History Circle.

Read more about John Hannon here.