I was delighted to see an Irish Times Culture article about the 25 best programmes of the week, featuring Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
Original article can be viewed here.
Saoi sa Chathaoir
Tuesday, RTÉ One, 7.30pm
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh – Saoi sa Chathaoir
Here’s a simple idea for a show: take one chair, put a wise person sitting in it, and watch as they deliver their insights gleaned from a lifetime of experience. Never mind all that elaborate Love Island and X Factor stuff. All you need is a nice, comfy chair to sit your erudite guest in, and let them do the rest. But not just any old chair – this one is hand-made by Westmeath craftsman Jason Robards. First up in the cathaoir is veteran broadcaster Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who reminisces about his long career commentating on GAA matches. He recalls the time he first set foot on the grounds of Croke Park, at the 1948 All-Ireland final, and muses on the many great players he’s met along the way, including Christy Ring and Jack Lynch.
Wahoo!