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Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Irish Gaelic games commentator (1930–2024).
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Irish Gaelic games commentator (1930–2024).
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmʲiːçaːl̪ˠ oː ˈmˠɪɾʲəçəɾˠt̪ˠiː]; 20 August 1930 – 25 June 2024) was an Irish Gaelic games commentator for the Irish national radio and television, RTÉ. In a career that has spanned six decades he came to be regarded as the "voice of Gaelic games." He has been described as a national treasure. His prolific career earned him a place in Guinness World Records. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Memorial Cup was named in his honour and Kerry became the first team to win division one league in March 2025 and receive the cup.
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Irish Gaelic games commentator (1930–2024).
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Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Education
St Patrick's College, Dublin
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