Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Dies

Ah RIP

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A poet of GAA broadcasting. Unsurpassed in his breath of knowledge and love for Gaelic games. There'd want to be a statue of him outside Croke Park.

RIP

Spot on.

"His father's from Fiji and his mother's from Fermanagh, neither a hurling stronghold."

The voice of the GAA

RIP Micheál

An absolute gentleman and wonderful ambassador for Ireland and its culture.

Rest in peace

A broadcasting titan. Our greatest ever along with Michael O'Hehir. Legendary Kerryman. Gone but never to be forgotten. A long life well lived. The first of three legendary Kerryman of his generation indelibly tied to the GAA to pass on. Rest in peace Michael.

What is there to be said; simply the greatest Gael of our generation.

He should be rendered the highest civilian honours permissible, by the State and by the GAA, for all the colour and infectious joy he brought to millions. Literally millions.

Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

Very sad, but he reached a good age. Lovely man and a legendary commentator, the quintessential commentator for me and many others. A great ambassador for Ireland, the Irish language and culture. RIP Mícheál. He could have and had the qualities to run for President of Ireland.

Mícheál now shares his anniversary with another famous Michael. Today is the 15th anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson.

And now sadly Tommie Gorman.

Credit to the RTE lunchtime news for leading with his death and relegating both Ireland's new EU Commissioner and the Aer Lingus pilots to second and third place in the headlines. For once they have got their priorities right!

Shocked hearing this today. Very sad a true Irish legend is gone

A legend, a gentleman to his core and a true Gael.

Rip

One of the greats of the GAA and always a pleasure to listen too. Pity never heard him announce 'Waterford as all Ireland hurling champions'

Sad day for RTE as a whole with Tommie O Gorman also passing away

Not going to lie, was having a stressful day in work and actually shed a tear or two when hearing the news.

Like so many others of a certain generation, his voice was the fabric of the summer. There'd almost be an obligatory silence in the car when his commentary came on, and you'd nearly feel honoured if your own county featured. Have so many fond memories of travelling to and from matches with my own family or with my two late uncles with Micheal filling us in on what was happening in Killarney or Thurles or wherever else. It just't feel the same since.

I met him a few times too, and he was a gent that seemed to defy the ageing process. Remarkably fresh and a towering presence. Just before Covid, there was a special celebration for Matty Forde to mark his retirement. Micheal was invited down to it, he didn't have to go and no-one would have complained if he gave his apologies. But he drove down that Saturday night, and stole the show. Stayed for hours afterwards chatting to fellas too and drove himself home in the wee hours. That was the mark of the man.

An icon, RIP.

MOM would have gone to Colaiste Iosagan in Ballyvourney, That would have been an all Irish school.

Reading that brought a tear to my eye.

Whilst I never met the man, felt I knew him personally such was the power of his broadcasting skills.

Your warm and emotional post is a fine tribute to the man.

We’re all the sadder today for he’s passing :(

I've just remembered that I know one person who didn't like MO'M! He's a former work colleague who was soccer crazy and a mad Dubs fan.

He went to O'Connell Schools (this would have been back in the early 70's, long before the GAA Ban was abolished) and, from what he said, MO'M was fond of the cane and didn't like Dubs, especially if they were soccer mad, had long hair, and - worst of all - didn't play Gaelic games! You could describe it as a clash of two vastly conflicting cultures. But I'm sure that MO'M, like most of us, mellowed with age.

RIP Micheál,

The greatest to ever do it. You've been missed since you hung up your microphone and I'm sure you'll be missed by those close to you now.

Always came across as a total gentleman. Thanks for providing us with moments that will be etched in our minds as long as we're here ourselves.

I hadn't realised that he had suffered from an unusual type of cancer for about 30 years. That's probably why he looked so unwell.

Ger is excellent. More concise and focused than MM could ever be - for good or ill. MM more interested in talking about the cows in the neighbouring field etc etc etc at times - had its moments.
Ger - always focused on the match and the live play. Different styles.

When you say “Mr Helium” ….you mean he was high pitched during eventful moments?

or something else?