The Mícheál Ó'Muircheartaigh interview

The Irish broadcasting legend joined OTB AM to reflect on his remarkable career including a story about how the origins of sports broadcasting are rooted in Ireland, the windiest match he was ever at and some of his fondest memories over the years...
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[@u2bgeye679]

Whole meal. Looocal lettuce, looocal tomaaaatos.

[@fifahd196]

HAHAHHAHHAHS

[@dirtyunclehubert]

SUBSTANCE TO IT

[@hravv]

CUPLA TOMAAAHTO

[@dirtyunclehubert]

@@hravv GACH RUD

[@jackmillward1142]

THEY GIVE A BIT OF MOISSSTURE

[@michaeldaly1319]

Rest in Peace Micheál. A legend in my eyes. Was lucky to chat with you on one occasion and you were every bit as much the gentleman as I had perceived you to be. Your story and words will live forever.

[@4gags]

That would be sufficient

[@Celtic2Realms]

Lovely man, a gentleman. A voice and way of delivering would bring joy and wonder to every occasion. Rest in peace and thanks for everything Micheal

[@malachymccloskey7839]

What a man. What a voice. Easy to listen to. And never used big complicated words. That many people would not understand. He could make the worst game sound like the greatest. I'm sure many of us grew up listening to him and micheal o'hare. . two true legends.

[@julianschenkenhofer2075]

The tradition will live on forever, I think. Gach rud.

[@AllmuthAndorsch]

I see what you did there. ;-)

[@H0MEM0VIE]

His sandwich making brought me here.

[@gitarist25]

Me too

[@MuhammadAwais-YesB]

Best Unintentional ASMR

[@davidmcmahon5234]

What a man he was mihael o murihutigh was his said one day on the radio its connie Murphy on the ball he works in the esb and is full of electricity today 😅classic it was rip to his family and friends magnificent commentator also Tommy gorman rip to his family and friends

[@erich4388]

This guy can articulate stories better than anyone else

[@tomasfm3124]

Rest in Peace Michael you are a true legend

[@kevinclifford1883]

This man is the voice of irish sport

[@LordGreatBritain]

Square like a field...

[@lukaszpokoju]

And remember : It was never meant to be cut in triangles !

[@kevo5512]

End of an era now. What a legend may he rest in peace

[@richardscanlon]

Legacy lives on! Rest in eternal peace Sir!

[@muirisobreathnach]

Could have easily listened for another hour, a true gentleman and legend!!! For me you know someone is a master of their craft, when as I done on many occasions the tv was turned down and radio was turned up. Also very fond memories of been at hot summer local GAA matches and someone would always have the radio on windows down and Mícheál blasting out for the big games “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam”☘😢

[@pauldennehy104]

The greatest President Ireland never had

[@FiachMoriarty]

The crown on Mícheál’s head. Ard Rí na hÉireann!

[@anardine6176]

His voice casts "repose" on me every time I listen.

[@darrellborland119]

The Wizard of sandwich-making. Thanks for his story.

[@jaypeedee6153]

Only Home Boiled Ham :)

[@richardgrant4258]

Rest in peace legend 😢

[@robbieclark2263]

wonderful man.

[@cathyburkart9395]

So civilized & honorable

[@Dunkaroos248]

What a treasure this man is

[@harukrentz435]

Holy cow, i almost fallen sleep because of his calm voice.

[@NebMunb]

CUPPLA TOMATO

[@Tp4r239]

Brown bread…wholemeal

[@stephenthompson4389]

Anybody else here anti triangular sandwich?

[@barrygeary1890]

Brilliant man he was on radio loved him ❤

[@PM-ve2wt]

No one going to comment on his sandwich breath?

[@continuouslylearning6152]

These comments kill me LOL

[@youtubegoogleb]

Bread was never meant to be triangular

[@briankleinmeyer8876]

How many of us thought he was saying "Awfully" the adjective, and not "Offaly" the place? Lol

[@natesepnefski]

This poor guy is only gonna be known for sandwiches now.

[@kerrysupporter]

No way

[@ryan_alexander]

Guy's a legend but I bet he makes a terrible sandwich

[@Tp4r239]

He is liable to make a ham sandwich if peckish

[@matthewmurphy6139]

An Irishman with an English accent

[@erich4388]

This guy can articulate stories better than anyone else

[@KennyVeritas]

Bread was never meant to be triangular