Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh | |
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| Born | 20 August 1930 Dún Síon, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Died | 25 June 2024 (aged 93) Dublin, Ireland |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Dublin University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Gaelic games commentator |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Predecessor | Michael O'Hehir |
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.