Micheal O Muircheartaigh was like ‘grandfather’ to Irish nation, funeral hears

Renowned Gaelic games commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh was like a grandfather to the Irish nation, his funeral has heard. O Muircheartaigh died on Tuesday morning, aged 93, in a Dublin hospital, surrounded by family members. His funeral mass, which was conducted in both Irish and English, was held at St Mary’s Church in Dingle in his beloved Co Kerry before burial in nearby St Brendan’s Cemetery His coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was brought into the church ahead of the service, which was attended by Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin and President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Jarlath Burns.