Bonesetter

Extended description: Reporter BILL O'HERLIHY talks to former Tipperary farmer, JAMES HEFFERNAN about his unusual and somewhat controversial occupation as a bonesetter. There are also several testimonials of his work provided by satisfied patients, who tell the story of their ailments and how they were healed by JAMES HEFFERNAN. HEFFERNAN acknowledges the perception that some people have of him as a "quack" but describes his abilities as a bonesetter as a gift and claims to have treated members of the conventional medical profession. Information: A report for 'Newsbeat' about James Heffernan bonesetter. 'Newsbeat' was a half-hour feature programme presented by Frank Hall and ran for 7 years from September 1964 to June 1971. 'Newsbeat' was aired at 7pm from Monday to Friday on RTÉ television and reported on current affairs and issues of local interest from around Ireland.The final programme was broadcast on the 11th of June, 1971. 'Newsbeat' was succeeded by 'Halls Pictorial Weekly', which began programming in September of 1971 and ran for 10 years. Jimmy Heffernan a man with healing hands. Original language summary: -