Bellaghy man to feature on RTÉ documentary alongside Irish singer Christy Moore

A County Derry man, who shared a cell with Bobby Sands in the lead up to the 1981 hunger strike, is set to feature on a documentary to be aired on RTÉ this weekend.

Creedon's Musical Atlas of Ireland, which will be televised this Sunday at 6.30pm, tackles the hefty subject of Ireland’s relationship with music and delves into its origins.

Presented by Cork's John Creedon, this Sunday's episode will feature Bellaghy man Colm Scullion, who shared a cell with Bobby Sands in the late 70s in the lead up to the 1981 hunger strike in which fellow Bellaghy native, Tom McElwee, also died.

The programme revisits Mise Éire, Amhrán na bhFiann and the H-Blocks where Bobby Sands wrote 'I Wish I was Back Home in Derry'.

Irish singer and songwriter Christy Moore, who is revered for his 1984 recording of the song, will also feature alongside Colm in the programme.

ABOVE: Colm Scullion pictured with his daughter Bláithín and Christy Moore.

Peadar O'Riada, RTE Concert Orchestra, Bill Whelan and other musicians also star.

Speaking to Derry Now, Former Blanket man Colm said he was interviewed about the conditions Bobby Sands wrote in.

“I was a close friend to Bobby Sands and shared a cell with him during the non wash protest,” said Colm.

“During this time he was prolific in writing poems, songs etc.

“In the programme I describe the conditions that we were in and despite this Bobby was able to write some magnificent pieces of work.”

Creedon's Musical Atlas of Ireland will air on RTÉ One this Sunday, October 13 at 6.30pm.