Dáil Éireann pays tribute to legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died at the age of 93. The Kerryman first began working for RTÉ back in 1949. He commentated on his last All-Ireland final when Cork defeated Down in the football championship decider in 2010. Ó Muircheartaigh was born in Dún Síon outside Dingle and worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time broadcaster in the mid-1980s. Over a career spanning nearly 60 years, Ó Muircheartaigh became the voice of the GAA for fans up and down the country. In a statement, the Taoiseach Simon Harris said the word ‘legend’ is almost not enough to describe Ó Muircheartaigh. “His voice, his colour, his excitement, his love of sport, his turn of phrase were often as exhilarating as the action he was describing on the pitch as the audience held its breath for what Mícheál would say next,” he said. “For a generation of the Irish diaspora, Mícheál was also a treasured link and the voice of home as they listened to GAA across the world.” The GAA Players Association said Ó Muircheartaigh “had a voice that conjured up magic”. “He created masterpieces with his words and he enhanced memories for generations," it said. "To players, he was a true friend. Our deepest condolences to the family of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh. "A legend of Gaelic games. A legend of Ireland. RIP." Ó Muircheartaigh died this morning, surrounded by family at the Mater Hospital in Dublin. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 📱 Have you downloaded the Newstalk app? - Find the app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thisisaim.newstalk&hl=en_IE&gl=US - Find the app via Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/newstalk-106-108-fm/id372643826 #️⃣ SUBSCRIBE to the Newstalk social channels: - YOUTUBE | youtube.com/@Newstalkfm - TWITTER | twitter.com/newstalkfm - INSTAGRAM | instagram.com/newstalkfm/ - FACEBOOK | facebook.com/newstalkfm - WEBSITE | https://www.newstalk.com/ 🎧 PODCAST - listen at your leisure: newstalk.com/podcasts - iTunes: search for Newstalk in your app! - Spotify: search for Newstalk for our latest pods and news - Or wherever you get your podcasts! 📱GET IN TOUCH WITH NEWSTALK - WhatsApp: get in touch on 0871400106