GAA legend to celebrate language

IF he was so minded then Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh would no doubt deliver an eloquent sporting analogy to mark his 80th birthday, but instead the broadcasting legend has helped to celebrate another of his passions — the Irish language.

The Kerryman yesterday launched a series of Irish language events that will take place on Culture Night on September 24.

The programme of events, at Conradh Na Gaeilge on Harcourt St, will run from 5pm to 11pm, with food, screenings of short films, dancing, free taster Irish classes and exhibitions.