Statement from Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council on the Passing of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Breandàn Fitzgerald has expressed his condolences on the passing of legendary commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
A native of Dún Síon, he worked as a teacher in Dublin, with his first assignment for RTÉ providing commentary on the 1949 Railway Cup Final on St Patrick’s Day.
He continued commentating until his retirement in 2010, following the 2010 All-Ireland Final.
The Voice of Sports
“It is very sad news to hear of the passing of Mícheál and I would like to pass on my condolences to his family and many friends,” Cathaoirleach Fitzgerald said.
“For generations of people, Mícheál was the voice of sports in Ireland, particularly in GAA and they grew up listening to him paint vivid pictures of the action over the airwaves.
Laochra Gael, agus ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Comhbhrón ó chroí lena chlann agus a cháirde ar fad. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh – The Passing of the Great Kerry Broadcaster – Cllr. Michael Cahill
Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Cahill has expressed his sadness at the passing of the great Kerry broadcaster, Micheál O’Muircheartaigh.
“Rest In Peace Mícheál. You brought so much joy to Irish people here at home and throughout the world. You had such a wonderful, distinguished voice and added enormously to our national sports” said Cllr. Cahill.
“Micheál was a gentle, soft spoken gaelgóir and his voice had such a beautiful melodic tone, that always drew you in to listen to his commentaries. And these were filled with the poetry and wit of a true Kerry genius. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís,” added Councillor Cahill.
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