Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's first broadcast was on a Railway Cup match in 1949 after being selected for the job following a test commentary on a hurling game. He has since become the public voice of the GAA with his uniquely entertaining and often bilingual commentaries.
Born in Dún Síon, near Dingle, Co. Kerry, he worked as a teacher before becoming a full-time broadcaster. Ó Muircheartaigh retired from broadcasting in October 2010.
“If the streaker doesn’t mind, it will be going over his direction now”
When a streaker appeared on the pitch at the Leinster Senior Hurling Final in 2003, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh included him in his commentary.
Production Year
2003
Contributor
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
MICHEAL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
“They are playing against nobody here In Croke Park at the moment”
During a National Football League quarter final between Dublin and Cork in 1987, Cork failed to take to the pitch for extra time.
Production Year
1987
Contributor
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh
MICHEAL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Recalls His Audition On The Late Late Show
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh tells Pat Kenny about his audition to become a commentator for Gaelic games.
Production Year
2004
Contributor
Pat Kenny (Presenter)
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
MICHEAL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
Annals Of The Four Masters Get A Mention During The All-Ireland Final
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh manages to tell listeners about the Annals of the Four Masters completed in 1616 AD during his commentary on an All-Ireland Senior Football Final between Dublin and Donegal.
