Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has left an indelible mark on Irish life, his unique, organic persona making him a one-of-a-kind figure who may never be replaced, according to Malachy Clerkin’s homage to the respected broadcaster. Ó Muircheartaigh’s voice often resonated during the summer months, a familiar tone playing on radios at beaches and accompanying unseen matches in Clones, Thurles or Croke Park. Darragh Ó Sé built a close relationship with Ó Muircheartaigh throughout training sessions in Dublin, praising him as a humble, attentive man who took genuine interest in every individual he met.
One of Ó Muircheartaigh’s most well-known commentary lines involved Tipperary’s Pat Fox, and is still remembered by many who frequent Fox’s pub with curiosity at his legendary tale. In anticipation of the upcoming match between Kerry and Derry, Seán Moran touches on the sorrowful notion of time, harking back to Cork’s victory in the 2010 All-Ireland final, the last match Ó Muircheartaigh broadcast.
Meanwhile, at the European Championships in 2024, Gavin Cummiskey was present to watch an unfortunately uninspired England secure a goalless draw against Slovenia in Cologne. Despite a less than stellar performance, England has still managed to advance to the knockout phase, potentially facing the Netherlands. Notably, the Austrians delivered a remarkable performance in their 3-2 win over the Netherlands in Berlin, an event Ken Early had the pleasure of attending.
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s obituary: A crucial voice in the All-Ireland championship GAA commentary
In the sphere of rugby, a contemplation on the provinces’ lacklustre seasons is provided by Gordon D’Arcy, alongside John O’Sullivan’s discussion with Garry Ringrose regarding the potent challenge of confronting South Africa on local territory.
Within athletics, a conversation between Ian O’Riordan and Chris O’Donnell unfolds, O’Donnell, following his contribution to the victory of the mixed relay team at the recent European Championships in Rome, aspires to solidify his place for the Paris National Championships happening this weekend.
TV Update: The fate of Groups E and F will be established today at Euro 2024. Matches include Ukraine versus Belgium (both RTÉ 2 and BBC One) and Slovakia against Romania (on RTÉ News Channel and BBC Two). These matches will begin at 5 PM, followed by Georgia against Portugal (showing on RTÉ News Channel and UTV) and Czech Republic versus Turkey (aired on RTÉ 2 and ITV4) commencing at 8 PM.