Michael O'Hehir

Michael James O'Hehir
Born
Michael James Hehir

(1920-06-02)2 June 1920
Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
Died24 November 1996(1996-11-24) (aged 76)
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Other namesMícheál Ó hEithir
EducationSt. Patrick's National School, O'Connell CBS
Alma materUniversity College Dublin
Occupation(s)Sports commentator, journalist
Years active1938-1985
EmployerRaidió Teilifís Éireann
SpouseMolly Owens (1948–1996)
ChildrenTony O'Hehir, Mary O'Hehir, Mike O'Hehir, Peter O'Hehir, Ann O'Hehir

Michael James Hehir (also known as Michael O'Hehir and Irish: Mícheál Ó hEithir; 2 June 1920 – 24 November 1996) was an Irish hurling, football and horse racing commentator and journalist. Between 1938 and 1985 his enthusiasm and memorable turn of phrase endeared him to many. He is still regarded as the original 'voice of Gaelic games'.[1]

  1. ^ Dunne, Jim (28 November 1996). "Funeral of man "who held nation spellbound" takes place in Dublin". The Irish Times.