Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh obituary

Well-known gaelic games commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died in hospital at the age of 93.
Mr Ó Muircheartaigh was born in Dún Síon just outside Daingean Uí Chúis (Dingle), Co Kerry, in 1930 and worked as a teacher.
His first assignment for RTÉ was to provide an all-Irish commentary on the 1949 Railway Cup Final on St Patrick's Day.
He continued teaching up until the mid-1980s when he became a full-time broadcaster with RTÉ.
Mr Ó Muircheartaigh took over as RTÉ Radio 1's premier radio commentator when Míchael O'Hehir retired from broadcasting in 1985.
His last All-Ireland final came in 2010, when he commentated on Cork's win over Down in the football decider, and he retired from broadcasting in October of that year.
Speaking in 2010 ahead of his retirement, he said his work "enabled me to meet and get to know generations of great sportsmen and women and many of those associated with them".
"It was an honour for me to be at the source of this wonderful entertainment, to be part of a continuous and successful venture," he said.
He died this morning in the Mater Hospital, Dublin.

[@MikeyJMJ]

Nobody like him since. Will never be another like him. RIP to a legend

[@markdaly1648]

Micheal o muearthirtigh met michael o heir. Two of the greatest sports broadcasters Ireland ever produced. Micheal o Muearithirtigh took over from Micheal o heirs stroke. O hehir was very knowledgeable when it gaa and horse racing. When my late mom and i were coming back from mass in her car we would listen to o muearthirtigh reporting on a gas match and it was like being at the game, he really pulled you. All that followed him on radio were pail imitation

[@columlennon]

I have to disagree with your use of the word legend there as legend doesn't even begin to describe him

[@thedarkhugheshughes2640]

Immortal

[@pjnugent8198]

Very rarely a Country is in mourning but today Ireland is. RIP.

[@davidconnolly6721]

absolutely so sad

[@bbiggins]

😢❤😢❤😢❤

[@dirtyunclehubert]

as a german who found out about this top class gentleman a couple years ago, i mourn with you. he wasnt only a wonderful sandwich maker - he turned sports commentary into poetry!!!!

[@paddypenman2682]

"In injury time now, what happens next is up to the referee and God, Pat Horan is the referee, God is God" RIP to a broadcasting legend the nation will never see the likes of again.

[@MrThebigredone]

I'm a grizzled 53 year old builder but I don't mind admitting that I shed a tear today, I guess Micheal's passing somehow closes the book on the halcyon days of my youth when I hung on his every wonderful turn of phrase. A wonderful gentle man, may you rest in peace.

[@derekdempsey8506]

You sound like the person who texted the radio show saying they had to pull over because they heard Gay Byrne died and they were crying

[@MrThebigredone]

@@derekdempsey8506 Ahh Derek, you’re a true internet hard man, congratulations

[@derekdempsey8506]

@MrThebigredone yes alot of faceless cowards about

[@MrThebigredone]

@@derekdempsey8506 You sad bollix

[@the_armadylo5592]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam! Had the pleasure of interviewing this man for my college radio. An absolute gent who had time for all ages. Loved a chat.

[@jasondoyle2081]

The man epitomised the GAA. I know he belonged to County Kerry but every county loved him. We are poorer without him. RIP.

[@donalhayes-bm5po]

Michael 'o hehir agus Michael o' muircheartaigh..... simply the best, the two of them will have great stories to regale over....rip.

[@martinlongworth3454]

An absolute legend.A gentleman.The voice of the GAA.He showed up at my dad's removal and knew us all by name.I asked my late mother why was he there.He married my cousin,my uncle's daughter.Which I never knew

[@charlesfaulkner2622]

What a loss to sport, broadcasting, the GAA, and indeed, the whole Ireland. It simply won't be the same listening anymore without him there.

[@jamesmccarthy7228]

What a man. Unmistakable voice when commentating on the matches. And the knowledge Micheal had, was just fascinating. A pure and utter gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace. Condolences to his family and friends !!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@dannyd96]

A true poet that could paint a picture in your mind through the awesome power of his words. Had the privilege of speaking to him on a school tour to Croke Park back in the day. He spoke to us at length, even took us on a little tour of the ground, telling stories of the players that once walked on the hallowed turf. We were young, but awestruck. An absolute gentleman and a great Irishman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

[@conorgeraghty4178]

great man and GAA legend. Lovely man and his knowledge and quotes was superb. RIP

[@Powertoyah32]

Ahh No, Rip, absolutely gutted, a bit of Ireland just died.

[@MadDadLad]

Nobody will ever come close to the love and passion this man had for our Gaelic Games. Truly irreplaceable. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam, a chairde🙏

[@barry4649]

That quote at the very end was brilliant and very fitting. Rest in Peace

[@SenanOConnell]

There never be a man like him again a true great Irish man and for the Irish people living in other countrys

[@IainTheWizard]

Thanks for all the memories Mícheál. Beidh Tú Caillte Go Mór

[@olivercharles9076]

What a fantastic man, God rest his soul 🙏 ❤️

[@niallcnoc9646]

RIP Mícheál 🙏 Your voice will be forever etched in our minds❤️ Niall From Carrigtwohill 😢

[@Spintwirl]

It’s lovely to see at 0:51 that people drove their cars with the colours of their county on the windows. Crazy to see how old some traditions are.

[@davidmcmahon5234]

Legend in his own lifetime the greatest commentator l ever heard in my lifetime man was the gaa rip to his family and friends 😢

[@PatHoran-nk7cl]

It was a great honour to have met Micheal on many occasions but it was a great privilage and honour when he asked me to Launch his book of quotes in Dublin with Author Eoin Curry. RIP Micheal never forgotten.

[@charlesmartinjr3971]

Oh no! How did I miss that?!

[@davidconnolly6721]

Rip micheal and absolute legend and a pure gentleman I loved listening to your voice

[@cromwellhunter]

Sad news, he was a wizard with words, great knowledge, a true Gael. 😔😔🙏

[@IanMitchell-qd9vg]

The voice of the summer and always will be. RIP Micheal.

[@noelkelly3223]

God bless you Micheal thank you for great memories you will never walk alone sincere condolences to your family may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 🕊

[@jonathanoreilly1774]

My love of hurling began with micheál thank you sir it was a pleasure ❤

[@johndolan4168]

Part of the fabric of our lives Beautiful voice. RIP

[@patriciadevlin5121]

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends 🙏 😢 💔

[@davidroche7685]

Unfortunately these great Irish men are the last of the summer wine from a very different generation, sad to see them go. Rip legend!

[@JohnReilly-r4j]

He was the greatest of all sports commentators not just in Ireland but worldwide..you had O Sullivan,horse racing,..Warring,Rugby League,..Motson,Soccer..Walker,F1…Everton,Snooker..McLarren,Rugby Union…Shastri,Cricket…all legendary commentators in their sport,but Mìchèal was the best of all…I listened to him for 50 years and it feels like a death in the family ..RIP Mìchèal..

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

The greatest.

[@johnfinnerty4243]

Never see his likes again. Fly high Sir!

[@johnadams20132013]

Wont see his like again legend

[@garethmorgan7160]

Rest In peace 🙏

[@TrevorSmith-nm9mm]

A hard man but a gentleman

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, you will be missed

[@laoislumberjack8232]

What a legend don't make them like that anymore 🇮🇪🍀

[@dermodsmyth7645]

The end of a generation. R.I.P. Mícheál...

[@pauloc8988]

RIP ..Gentleman

[@rouralcowboy]

Rest in peace

[@JohnCambridge-c6t]

Him and Jimmy mcgee the 2 best ever

[@keithp6699]

RIP. He had lots of really funny quotes but maybe that's for another video.

[@davidmcmahon5234]

That's true l will give you one it's Connie Murphy on the ball he works in the ESB and is full of electricity 🔌 today lncrebile couldnt make it up 😅

[@haveleginthailand]

Rip Michael 💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪

[@martinkinane4696]

😢

[@andrewclancy1825]

Rip

[@Friedrichsen]

Best sandwich maker

[@corkion]

rip

[@davidfinn3771]

Slan michael ❤

[@nannerz1994]

Dingle dangly Kush what

[@dirtyunclehubert]

i heard few souls in my lifetime speaking so intelligent, poetic and gentle. a life WELL WELL lived ended with high honors. what a legacy left behind. ireland should celebrate that he was their son!!!

[@JohnNelis-k8n]

Legend great memories of listening to him and meeting him at the all Ireland hurling final 2014 may he sleep well in heaven thanks for the memories Michael 💚💚💚