Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Irish Gaelic games commentator (1930–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmʲiːçaːl̪ˠ oː ˈmˠɪɾʲəçəɾˠt̪ˠiː]; 20 August 1930 – 25 June 2024)[1][2] 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.[3][4][5] His prolific career earned him a place in Guinness World Records.[6]
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Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh | |
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Born | (1930-08-20)20 August 1930 Dún Síon, County Kerry, Ireland |
Died | 25 June 2024(2024-06-25) (aged 93) Dublin, Ireland |
Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin University College Dublin |
Occupation | Gaelic games commentator |
Employer | RTÉ |
Predecessor | Michael O'Hehir |
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