Former RTÉ Sport producer and director Michael O'Carroll has died at the age of 89.
Born in Dunkerrin, near the Offaly-Tipperary border, he considered himself a proud Tipperary man.
He directed more than 50 All-Ireland finals in his career.
Joining the broadcaster in 1961, Michael moved from Presentation to News and subsequently into Sport in 1968.
He directed Muhammad Ali's 1972 fight against Al 'Blue' Lewis at Croke Park, and several state visits, including those of Queen Elizabeth II and US Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
His final directorial duty was to oversee Mr Obama's 2011 visit to Moneygall.
He also directed a host of major cycling, horse racing, and motor sport events.
