Tributes Paid To Late Commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh Who Died Aged 93

Tributes have been paid to Gaelic Games commentator Micheál Ó Mhuircheartaigh who passed away aged 93.

Micheál Ó Mhuircheartaigh was born in Dún Síon, outside Uí Chúis (Dingle), Co Kerry in 1930.

Having originally worked as a teacher, Micheál Ó Mhuircheartaigh was celebrated as the voice of Gaelic Games commentary on RTÉ for seven decades. Many loved him for his command of the Irish and English languages, providing unique commentary on GAA matches in both tongues.

Mr Ó Mhuircheartaigh's first commentating assignment came in 1949 when he provided an all-Irish commentary on the Railway Cup Final between Munster and Connacht on St Patrick's Day.

He assumed the role as commentator for RTÉ on a full time basis, following Micheál Ó'Heir's retirement in 1985. He eventually retired in 2010 following the All Ireland Senior Football Final between Cork and Down.

In 2020, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh celebrated his 90th birthday, with the GAA paying a sweet tribute to him.

The then president John Horan described Ó Mhuircheartaigh as “synonymous with Gaelic games as Croke Park, Semple Stadium, St Tiernach’s Park or Dr Hyde Park”.

He also added: “For those who couldn’t be there at a game – there was still the chance to feel like you were there”. 

Tributes have been paid to Mr Ó Mhuircheartaigh all over social media. Check them out below.

❤️ RIP Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh pic.twitter.com/7mmXrzziJ8

— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) June 25, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I today learned of the death of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

May he rest in peace.

Read my statement here below. pic.twitter.com/IIFgls59Dc

— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) June 25, 2024

He had a voice that conjured up magic; he created masterpieces with his words; and he enhanced memories for generations.

To players, he was a true friend.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

A legend of Gaelic games. A legend of Ireland. RIP. pic.twitter.com/zVQiiUSRES

— GPA (@gaelicplayers) June 25, 2024