From Dún Síon to Croke Park
The Autobiography by Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh

Published in hardback by Penguin Ireland on 7th October 2004.
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, the face and voice synonymous with Gaelic Games has, after much persuasion, put pen to paper and written his autobiography.
Here, Micheál tells his own story and, by extension, the story of the GAA over the past half-century, with all the humour, erudition and wisdom for which he is so well loved.
Micheál began his career as a broadcaster in 1949 when, as a student teacher, he took part in an open competition at Croke Park for a post as assistant commentator.
He got the job, and the rest is Irish broadcasting history.
His encyclopaedic knowledge of Gaelic games is renowned.
It’s not uncommon for viewers at home to turn down the sound on their television sets and bring the radio in to the living room to hear Micheál’s commentary on a live game.
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was born in Dún Síon, near Dingle, Co. Kerry. He was educated in the Presentation Convent and the Christian Brothers School in Dingle, at Coláiste Iosagáin in Baile Bhúirne, Co. Cork, and at UCD. He was a primary and secondary teacher for many years. Besides his renowned work as a radio commentator, he has long been a champion of the Irish language: he is a former chairman of Bord na Gaeilge and current chairman of Guaranteed Irish.
He has trained Dublin-based members of the Kerry football teams, including many All-Ireland winners, owns greyhounds, and is a keen golfer.
He and his wife Helena have eight children and five grandchildren. He lives in Dublin.

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