Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh, Ireland's greatest national treasure, has sadly passed away at the age of 93.
His contribution to Irish sports broadcasting was immense. Michéal was literally the voice of Ireland. He especially made the game of hurling come alive. However he was also something of an internet star in his latter years.
When he retired from commentary duty in 2010, many thought he'd pursue a stress-free life strolling the Dingle peninsula and doing quiet commentaries of Junior B matches in Kerry. But in the age of social media, he established himself as an internet sensation and arguably the GAA's original influencer. From Jeff and Kammy's All-Ireland road trip to reciting Camilla Cabello and Sinead O'Connor to slicing sandwiches, he was a true broadcasting icon.
Here are some of his best internet moment.
1. Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh reciting 'Nothing Compares 2 U' by Sinéad O'Connor
Recorded on the Ryan Tubridy show years ago, and still the definitive M'ÓM pop culture moment. Micheal captures the heartache of breakup better than Sinead or Prince.
Stand out line: 'Tell me baby, where did I go wrong'
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2. Michéal Ó Muircheartaigh reciting 'Havana' by Camila Cabello
This beautiful moment of television was captured on the 6 O'Clock Show on TV3 in 2018. Micheal proves he's still relevant to the kids by tackling Camila Cabello's shopping centre anthem. This instantly became the greatest moment in TV3 history.
Ever wonder what Mícheál Ó Michael O Muircheartaigh would sound like doing a dramatic reading of @Camila_Cabello Havana? Course you did. You're welcome! 😂 pic.twitter.com/ROl7mtpQ29
— The Six O'Clock Show (@SixOClockShow) February 19, 2018
Stand out line: 'OOOH na na'
3. Michéal Ó Muircheartaigh explaining how to make a ham sandwich
Michéal was, for a time, also Ireland's leading food influencer. Viewers get a massive insight into Michéal's philosophy on food and life in this short video - 'I like to see green everywhere', 'bread was never meant to be triangular' - which is brimming with GAA references.
Stand out line: 'Bread was meant to be square'
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4. Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh teaches Chris Kamara Irish
Incredible deadpan from the master.
5. Michéal Ó Muircheartaigh reciting 'The Hurler's Praryer' by Seamus Redmond
If you ever wondered wondered what an M'ÓM/Lana Del Rey mash-up would sound like. This is arguably the greatest ever GAA montage.
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6. Michéal Ó Muircheartaigh's 2010 All-Ireland hurling final commentary
M'ÓM's final All-Ireland hurling final was also one of the maddest and most memorable hurling matches ever, as he and Dalo cast their eye over the 2010 final, which featured Shefflin's injury and the Drive for 5 being derailed. Some good soul mixed the entire radio commentary with the TV footage and uploaded the whole thing to Youtube.
Best line ever: Kilkenny, in case you're hearing it for the first time, are going for the five-in-a-row
