Michael O'Hehir was known as "the voice of the GAA". There was a special connection between O'Hehir and followers of football and hurling. Listen here to O'Hehir in full flow, followed by his reflection on the commentator's relationship with his listeners.

'Over to You, Micheal O'Hehir' was a programme tracing the outstanding career of sports commentator Micheal O'Hehir and was broadcast as part of the commemoration of 50 years of Irish radio. The programme was compiled and presented by Philip Greene. As well as talking to Micheal O'Hehir himself, Greene reminisces with old friends such as Terry Rogers, Tommy Carbery and Dr. Donal Keenan of the G.A.A.

'Over to You Michael O'Hehir' was broadcast on 22 February, 1976.

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