As someone who lives away from the treasured island my only outlet to GAA is listening to Micheal on RTE radio. The man makes you feel like you are actually at the match, his knowledge of both codes is boundless, and for the amount of years hes doing it and to still have that passion is something we should all admire.

samforall (Dublin) - Posts: 36 - 10/09/2010 16:56:06    771043

Agree 100%
A giant of a man in every sence, long may he be with us.

shrewdjudge (Waterford) - Posts: 290 - 10/09/2010 18:08:20    771133

Read his autobiography and you would be forgiven for thinking he is thurlesblues. He classes that Tipp team from 60-64 as the best hurling side of all time. But he wrote it in 2006, prior to Kilkenny's 4 in a row.

The great thing about him is mention ANY county, he can quote names of top stars, their families, their jobs etc etc. He's a friend to all GAA folk. There's only one thing I find strange about him and it is how he doubles the number of syllables in every word with his accent :-)

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6628 - 10/09/2010 18:09:17    771134

slayer
County: Limerick
Posts: 1905

771134
Read his autobiography and you would be forgiven for thinking he is thurlesblues. He classes that Tipp team from 60-64 as the best hurling side of all time. But he wrote it in 2006, prior to Kilkenny's 4 in a row.


He obviously never saw Limerick or Kilkenny in the 1930s, or Wexford in the 1950s.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 10/09/2010 18:23:43    771155

He is the voice of the GAA. I always would watch the football matches on the telly, and listen to Michaels commentary of rte radio1, makes it so much more exciting. Absolute legend!

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 10/09/2010 18:49:22    771184

didn't he dis Fermanagh Hurling

ochonlir (Cavan) - Posts: 4343 - 10/09/2010 19:04:46    771196

Re patrique,
I take it you did.

Mulligan Eamonn (None) - Posts: 896 - 10/09/2010 19:21:59    771208

I read his book a few years ago and it was a great read. I also left Ireland years ago and I love listening to his commentaries over the internet. Even when the match itself is rubbish, he is still hugely entertaining. He's nearly as good as Effin Eddie Moroney link

Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 1052 - 10/09/2010 19:30:18    771213

Mulligan Eamonn
County: All
Posts: 433

771208 Re patrique,
I take it you did

lol

kerrykerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1779 - 10/09/2010 19:54:50    771240

Agree totally with Mournearmy.He truly is the voice of GAA...

DUB1 (Dublin) - Posts: 5583 - 10/09/2010 20:13:42    771254

He obviously never saw Limerick or Kilkenny in the 1930s, or Wexford in the 1950s.
patrique , 10/09/2010 at 18:23


Patrique everyone knows that that Tipp team were the best of all time beyond any reasonable doubt as cats should never have won 4

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 10/09/2010 20:27:59    771267

He obviously never saw Limerick or Kilkenny in the 1930s, or Wexford in the 1950s.
patrique , 10/09/2010 at 18:23


how many did Wexford win in the 50s as they only have 7 in total
how many did Limerick win in the 30s as they only have 7 in total
how many did Kilkenny win in the 30s

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 10/09/2010 20:30:49    771269

Micheal would certainly have seen the great Wexford team of the 1950's playing many times.

Star Gazer (Tipperary) - Posts: 436 - 10/09/2010 20:38:37    771281

Micheal would certainly have seen the great Wexford team of the 1950's playing many times.
Star Gazer , 10/09/2010 at 20:38


Michael is quoted as saying that "Mick Roche was the greatest centre back of all time"

premier abu!

thurlesblues (Tipperary) - Posts: 4475 - 10/09/2010 21:04:27    771315

He's no Michael O'Hehir, but the best right now!

Bigapple (Kerry) - Posts: 495 - 10/09/2010 21:54:13    771374

Are you serious bigapple,this man surpassed micheal o hehir years ago

mikeoc (Kerry) - Posts: 567 - 11/09/2010 11:53:34    771469

mikeoc
County: Kerry
Posts: 59

771469 Are you serious bigapple,this man surpassed micheal o hehir years ago


you're as ridiculous as each other you two!

ochonlir (Cavan) - Posts: 4343 - 11/09/2010 12:01:06    771472

Absolutely love the man, a true legend and his commentary is so good it's nearly better than watching the game some days. I propose we erect a statue of the man.

srb (Antrim) - Posts: 344 - 11/09/2010 17:40:51    771697

He definitely ranks as one of the best things about gaa

dubs4eva (Dublin) - Posts: 484 - 11/09/2010 20:47:01    771834