Renowned GAA commentator and personality Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died, it has been announced. He was 93. Ó Muircheartaigh was the voice of Gaelic games commentary on RTÉ for more than 70 years. He did his first commentary in 1949, covering the Railway Cup final on St Patrick's Day in Irish and signed off after the 2010 All-Ireland football final between Cork and Down. During that time, he endeared himself to listeners with his unique voice and command of language, both Irish and English. In 2020, to mark his 90th birthday, the GAA paid tribute to him. with then-GAA president John Horan describing him as 'synonymous with Gaelic games as Croke Park, Semple Stadium, St Tiernach’s Park or Dr Hyde Park' More here: https://buff.ly/3KWwJD8
Barry Mc Kenna
2mo
It’s really sad to hear about Micheal’s passing. He was a true legend in the GAA world, and his impressive memory for game results, player histories, and love for the game made him a joy to listen to. His stories about past players were always so engaging, and he really went the extra mile in researching players’ histories, college, town, club achievements, and even their nicknames. It all flowed so naturally in his commentary. What a remarkable man. He will be greatly missed. RIP Micheal.
James Perry
2mo
A National Treasure! My dad and I met Mícheál outside Croke Park approx 10 years ago..... we had great craic. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam
David Bourke
2mo
This man is a legend and will forever live on for me as the cherished memory of travelling to and from GAA games with my Father. The sound of my childhood Rest in Peace Sir
Paul F. Monaghan
2mo
Having gone to school in Fermanagh, my favourite line of his was "Father from Fermanagh, mother from Fiji - neither a hurling stronghold!"
Stephen Mc Coy
2mo
He had a bag of Hurleys robbed out of his car in Dublin years ago when he was attending an event.A lot of people would have been screaming blue murder but he said if it made them better hurlers or started to play the game they were welcome to them.Pure class from a pure gentleman.
David Maguire
2mo
Remember listening to hear in the car , some Hurling game in Munster , not only did he talk about the player involved but also mentioned his Dad/uncle that owned a shop in the town , amazing memory , he brought the game to life for those of us listening . RIP .
A great man, taught my Dad in O’Connells in the early 60s and a great supporter of all levels of GAA nationally and in our local club Fingallians. May he rest in peace
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2moAbsolute Legend. May he rest in peace.. my favourite one is 1-5 to 0-8… well, from Lapland to the Antarctic, that's level scores in any man's language. Pat Fox has it on his hurl and is motoring well now, but here comes Joe Rabbitte hot on his tail… I've seen it all now, a Rabbitte chasing a Fox around Croke Park.