Micheal o muearthirtigh met michael o heir. Two of the greatest sports broadcasters Ireland ever produced. Micheal o Muearithirtigh took over from Micheal o heirs stroke. O hehir was very knowledgeable when it gaa and horse racing. When my late mom and i were coming back from mass in her car we would listen to o muearthirtigh reporting on a gas match and it was like being at the game, he really pulled you. All that followed him on radio were pail imitation
I'm a grizzled 53 year old builder but I don't mind admitting that I shed a tear today, I guess Micheal's passing somehow closes the book on the halcyon days of my youth when I hung on his every wonderful turn of phrase. A wonderful gentle man, may you rest in peace.
as a german who found out about this top class gentleman a couple years ago, i mourn with you. he wasnt only a wonderful sandwich maker - he turned sports commentary into poetry!!!!
"In injury time now, what happens next is up to the referee and God, Pat Horan is the referee, God is God" RIP to a broadcasting legend the nation will never see the likes of again.
A true poet that could paint a picture in your mind through the awesome power of his words. Had the privilege of speaking to him on a school tour to Croke Park back in the day. He spoke to us at length, even took us on a little tour of the ground, telling stories of the players that once walked on the hallowed turf. We were young, but awestruck. An absolute gentleman and a great Irishman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
What a man. Unmistakable voice when commentating on the matches. And the knowledge Micheal had, was just fascinating. A pure and utter gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace. Condolences to his family and friends !!! 🙏🙏🙏
An absolute legend.A gentleman.The voice of the GAA.He showed up at my dad's removal and knew us all by name.I asked my late mother why was he there.He married my cousin,my uncle's daughter.Which I never knew
It was a great honour to have met Micheal on many occasions but it was a great privilage and honour when he asked me to Launch his book of quotes in Dublin with Author Eoin Curry. RIP Micheal never forgotten.
Legend great memories of listening to him and meeting him at the all Ireland hurling final 2014 may he sleep well in heaven thanks for the memories Michael 💚💚💚
He was the greatest of all sports commentators not just in Ireland but worldwide..you had O Sullivan,horse racing,..Warring,Rugby League,..Motson,Soccer..Walker,F1…Everton,Snooker..McLarren,Rugby Union…Shastri,Cricket…all legendary commentators in their sport,but Mìchèal was the best of all…I listened to him for 50 years and it feels like a death in the family ..RIP Mìchèal..
i heard few souls in my lifetime speaking so intelligent, poetic and gentle. a life WELL WELL lived ended with high honors. what a legacy left behind. ireland should celebrate that he was their son!!!
Nobody like him since. Will never be another like him. RIP to a legend
Micheal o muearthirtigh met michael o heir. Two of the greatest sports broadcasters Ireland ever produced. Micheal o Muearithirtigh took over from Micheal o heirs stroke. O hehir was very knowledgeable when it gaa and horse racing. When my late mom and i were coming back from mass in her car we would listen to o muearthirtigh reporting on a gas match and it was like being at the game, he really pulled you. All that followed him on radio were pail imitation
I have to disagree with your use of the word legend there as legend doesn't even begin to describe him
Immortal
I'm a grizzled 53 year old builder but I don't mind admitting that I shed a tear today, I guess Micheal's passing somehow closes the book on the halcyon days of my youth when I hung on his every wonderful turn of phrase.
A wonderful gentle man, may you rest in peace.
You sound like the person who texted the radio show saying they had to pull over because they heard Gay Byrne died and they were crying
@@derekdempsey8506 Ahh Derek, you’re a true internet hard man, congratulations
@MrThebigredone yes alot of faceless cowards about
@@derekdempsey8506 You sad bollix
Very rarely a Country is in mourning but today Ireland is. RIP.
absolutely so sad
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as a german who found out about this top class gentleman a couple years ago, i mourn with you. he wasnt only a wonderful sandwich maker - he turned sports commentary into poetry!!!!
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam! Had the pleasure of interviewing this man for my college radio. An absolute gent who had time for all ages. Loved a chat.
Michael 'o hehir agus Michael o' muircheartaigh..... simply the best, the two of them will have great stories to regale over....rip.
It’s lovely to see at 0:51 that people drove their cars with the colours of their county on the windows. Crazy to see how old some traditions are.
The man epitomised the GAA. I know he belonged to County Kerry but every county loved him. We are poorer without him. RIP.
"In injury time now, what happens next is up to the referee and God, Pat Horan is the referee, God is God"
RIP to a broadcasting legend the nation will never see the likes of again.
A true poet that could paint a picture in your mind through the awesome power of his words.
Had the privilege of speaking to him on a school tour to Croke Park back in the day. He spoke to us at length, even took us on a little tour of the ground, telling stories of the players that once walked on the hallowed turf.
We were young, but awestruck. An absolute gentleman and a great Irishman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Legend in his own lifetime the greatest commentator l ever heard in my lifetime man was the gaa rip to his family and friends 😢
What a man. Unmistakable voice when commentating on the matches. And the knowledge Micheal had, was just fascinating. A pure and utter gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace. Condolences to his family and friends !!! 🙏🙏🙏
An absolute legend.A gentleman.The voice of the GAA.He showed up at my dad's removal and knew us all by name.I asked my late mother why was he there.He married my cousin,my uncle's daughter.Which I never knew
Thanks for all the memories Mícheál. Beidh Tú Caillte Go Mór
That quote at the very end was brilliant and very fitting. Rest in Peace
great man and GAA legend. Lovely man and his knowledge and quotes was superb. RIP
The voice of the summer and always will be.
RIP Micheal.
Sad news, he was a wizard with words, great knowledge, a true Gael. 😔😔🙏
Nobody will ever come close to the love and passion this man had for our Gaelic Games. Truly irreplaceable. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam, a chairde🙏
RIP, I was lucky enough to meet him once in Newry.
What a fantastic man, God rest his soul 🙏 ❤️
There never be a man like him again a true great Irish man and for the Irish people living in other countrys
It was a great honour to have met Micheal on many occasions but it was a great privilage and honour when he asked me to Launch his book of quotes in Dublin with Author Eoin Curry. RIP Micheal never forgotten.
Rip micheal and absolute legend and a pure gentleman I loved listening to your voice
My love of hurling began with micheál thank you sir it was a pleasure ❤
Oh no! How did I miss that?!
RIP Mícheál 🙏 Your voice will be forever etched in our minds❤️
Niall From Carrigtwohill 😢
Legend great memories of listening to him and meeting him at the all Ireland hurling final 2014 may he sleep well in heaven thanks for the memories Michael 💚💚💚
What a loss to sport, broadcasting, the GAA, and indeed, the whole Ireland. It simply won't be the same listening anymore without him there.
God bless you Micheal thank you for great memories you will never walk alone sincere condolences to your family may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 🕊
Part of the fabric of our lives Beautiful voice. RIP
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends 🙏 😢 💔
Ahh No, Rip, absolutely gutted, a bit of Ireland just died.
Wont see his like again legend
The greatest.
Unfortunately these great Irish men are the last of the summer wine from a very different generation, sad to see them go. Rip legend!
Rest In peace 🙏
The end of a generation. R.I.P. Mícheál...
Never see his likes again. Fly high Sir!
RIP ..Gentleman
Rip Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, you will be missed
He was the greatest of all sports commentators not just in Ireland but worldwide..you had O Sullivan,horse racing,..Warring,Rugby League,..Motson,Soccer..Walker,F1…Everton,Snooker..McLarren,Rugby Union…Shastri,Cricket…all legendary commentators in their sport,but Mìchèal was the best of all…I listened to him for 50 years and it feels like a death in the family ..RIP Mìchèal..
A hard man but a gentleman
Rip Michael 💚🇮🇪💚🇮🇪
RIP. He had lots of really funny quotes but maybe that's for another video.
That's true l will give you one it's Connie Murphy on the ball he works in the ESB and is full of electricity 🔌 today lncrebile couldnt make it up 😅
Mr. Ó Muircheartaigh's sandwich video brought me here.
Rest in peace
What a legend don't make them like that anymore 🇮🇪🍀
Him and Jimmy mcgee the 2 best ever
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Rip
rip
Best sandwich maker
Slan michael ❤
Dingle dangly Kush what
i heard few souls in my lifetime speaking so intelligent, poetic and gentle. a life WELL WELL lived ended with high honors. what a legacy left behind. ireland should celebrate that he was their son!!!