RTÉ's GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is to retire.
He has been broadcasting from games for seven decades.
Ó Muircheartaigh, who turned 80 last month, will commentate on his last All-Ireland Final this Sunday.
He will also be in the commentary box for the International Rules Series between Ireland and Australia in October.
He received widespread tributes recently on the occasion of his 80th birthday, with a special tribute programme broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Ó Muircheartaigh was born in Dún Síon just outside Dingle, County Kerry, in 1930. His first assignment for RTÉ was to provide an all-Irish commentary on the 1949 Railway Cup Final on St Patrick's Day, however he continued teaching up until the 1980s when he became a full-time broadcaster with RTÉ.
When Mícheál O'Hehir retired from broadcasting in the mid-1980s, Ó Muircheartaigh took over as RTÉ Radio 1's premier radio commentator.
Commenting on the news, Taoiseach Brian Cowen said: "I want to take this opportunity to extend my good wishes to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh on his retirement.
"Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh is one of the most popular and admired figures in Irish life. He has had a long and hugely distinguished broadcasting career and he has brought pleasure and excitement into the lives of millions of GAA supporters.
"Today, I want to congratulate him on his many achievements and his great service to the Irish people.
"Micheál has contributed significantly to our understanding and enjoyment of great sporting occasions down the years.
"His enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for Gaelic Games are unrivalled."
RTÉ's Director-General, Cathal Goan, said Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh's voice, which has defined GAA broadcasting for generations, would continue to influence future broadcasters.
