Many highlights, but Tipp halting Cats stands out for Micheál

MICHEÁL O Muircheartaigh may have announced his retirement at the age of 80 yesterday but the man born in Dun Sion just outside Dingle is showing no signs of slowing down.

All-Ireland final week is a hectic one at the best of times but he put aside some time yesterday to reminisce about a broadcasting career that has spanned 61 years.

His first assignment for RTÉ was an all-Irish commentary on the 1949 Railway Cup final on St Patrick’s Day.