O'Muircheartaigh announces retirement

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

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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