Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (Irish pronunciation: [mʲiːçaːl̪ˠ oː mˠɪɾʲçaɾˠt̪ˠiː]; 20 August 1930 – 25 June 2024) was an Irish Gaelic games commentator for the Irish national radio and television, Raidió Teilifís.
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh | |
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 Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh in Villa Maria, Waterville, 2012 | |
| Born | 20 August 1930 |
| Died | 25 June 2024 (aged 93) Dublin, Ireland |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College of Education |
| Occupation | Gaelic games commentator |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Predecessor | Michael O'Hehir |
In a career that has lasted 60 years, he has come to be regarded as the "voice of Gaelic games." His prolific career has earned him a place in Guinness World Records.[1]
Ó Muircheartaigh died at a hospital in Dublin, Ireland at the age of 93 on 25 June 2024.[2]
References
- ↑ "Legend Micheal takes lead to fulfil lifetime ambition". Irish Independent.
- ↑ "GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh dies aged 93". RTÉ. 25 June 2024. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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