O'Muircheartaigh announces retirement

Legendary Gaelic Games commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh is to hang up his microphone after 62 years on air.

O'Muircheartaigh announces retirement
Thu, 16 Sep, 2010 - 09:19

Legendary Gaelic Games commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh is to hang up his microphone after 62 years on air.

Announcing his retirement today, the broadcaster said Sunday’s All-Ireland football final between Cork and Down will be his last.

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CourtsGaaHeathrowPlace: KerryPlace: IrelandPerson: O'MuircheartaighPerson: Mícheál Ó MuircheartaighPerson: Ó MuircheartaighPerson: Christy CooneyPerson: GhaeilgePerson: Cathal GoanPerson: MicheálEvent: All-Ireland football finalEvent: Railway Cup finalEvent: All-Ireland finalEvent: International Rules SeriesEvent: 114th All-Ireland Senior Football FinalOrganisation: CorkOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: RTÉ RadioOrganisation: RTÉ
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