LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh has been remembered as a “genius” who could “paint a picture with his words” following his death today. The iconic Gaelic Games broadcaster passed away at a Dublin hospital at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones. Micheal’s long association with the station began almost three quarters of a century go, first providing all-Irish commentary on the 1949 Railway Cup Final before becoming one of RTE’s best-known figures.
Sunday Games legend Michael Lyster - who worked closely alongside O Muircheartaigh for many decades - spoke to The Irish Sun after news of his old pal’s passing broke today. The 70-year-old TV hero told us: “When I was growing up, there were the two Micheals - Micheal O Muircheartaigh and Micheal O Hehir were the two big hitters back in the day. “His name is synonymous with GAA games.
He brought Gaelic Games commentary to people who might not have been huge GAA fans but were fans of his. “It was fantastic to see just how appreciated he was. Everyone knew him: people who went to games, GAA players, officials, he was so well-known by everyone.
“In the 1950s I remember listening to Micheal and being captivated. He was just so, so good. “I actually think when it comes to Micheal, he was even better on radio than he was on television because he had such a wonderfully descriptive voice.
“He could paint a picture with words that others couldn’t. “I was only thinking of him the other day. He.
