Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Born(1930-08-20)20 August 1930
Died25 June 2024(2024-06-25) (aged 93)
Dublin, Ireland
Alma materSt Patrick's College, Dublin
University College Dublin
OccupationGaelic games commentator
EmployerRTÉ
PredecessorMichael O'Hehir

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (Irish pronunciation: [ˈmʲiːçaːl̪ˠ 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.