Matches
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Offaly shocked Galway to claim their second All-Ireland hurling title, winning 2-11 to 1-12. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh delighted in the underdog story, painting Offaly’s part-time heroes as they carved their place in hurling history.
Galway, Offaly
Hurling
1985
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Cork defied the odds to defeat Galway 4-13 to 2-15. In a high-scoring final, Cork’s goals proved decisive. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh captured the fairytale ending for Jimmy Barry-Murphy, celebrating a remarkable Rebel revival.
Cork, Galway
Hurling
1986
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Galway ended a 7-year wait for the Liam MacCarthy Cup with a controlled 1-12 to 0-9 victory over Kilkenny. Mícheál’s commentary reflected the tension and significance of the triumph for the west.
Galway, Kilkenny
Hurling
1987
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Galway retained their title with a 1-15 to 0-14 win over Tipperary. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh described Galway’s resilience and composure as they secured back-to-back championships.
Galway, Tipperary
Hurling
1988
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Tipperary overwhelmed Antrim 4-24 to 3-9 in a historic final appearance for the Saffron County. Mícheál balanced admiration for Antrim’s journey with celebration as Tipp ended an 18-year wait for glory.
Antrim, Tipperary
Hurling
1989
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On a bright September afternoon in Croke Park, Kerry and Dublin renewed one of Gaelic football’s great rivalries. Kerry’s seasoned campaigners built an early lead, Dublin rallied bravely in the second half, but goals at crucial moments saw the Kingdom pull clear to win 2-12 to 2-8. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s commentary captured the ebb and flow perfectly, blending experience, drama, and the unmistakable sense that Kerry’s golden era was still burning brightly.
Dublin, Kerry
Football
1985
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Tyrone, appearing in their first-ever All-Ireland final, stunned Kerry by opening up a commanding second-half lead. But in a dramatic turnaround, Kerry’s veterans came roaring back, inspired by goals from Pat Spillane and Mikey Sheehy, to seize control. Kerry won 2-15 to 1-10, and Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s voice carried disbelief, admiration, and inevitability as the Kingdom once again bent the day to their will.
Kerry, Tyrone
Football
1986
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The centenary All-Ireland final brought Meath and Cork together in a contest of power and precision. Meath struck early with a decisive goal and controlled the tempo throughout, eventually winning 1-14 to 0-11. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s commentary highlighted Meath’s hunger and discipline, noting the significance of a Sam Maguire triumph that ended a 20-year wait for the Royals.
Cork, Meath
Football
1987