Uí Mhuircheartaigh Commentary Competition 2025
(in conjunction with Nemeton Teo. and GAA, Croke Park)
For all those students who find themselves imitating Brian Tyers, MacDara Mac Dhonnchadh and Marty Morrissey, Gael Linn is giving them a chance to become a commentator by taking part in this exciting competition! The competition has been re-named in honour of the famous commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who was a constant and loyal supporter of Gael Linn’s work.
With support from Nemeton, the television production company that broadcasts GAA matches and with the Irish Language Officer in Croke Park, a silent video of the last 8 minutes of a famous football or hurling match will be provided to those taking part.
The names of the players will be provided and it will be left to the entrant to record their own commentary based on the action that takes place in those last 8 minutes / those last 5 minutes for those competing in Category A (Primary School).
The competition will have three categories:
Category A: Primary School (Eldest competitors permitted will have completed 6th Class in June 2025)
Category B: 2025 Junior Certificate Classes and GCSE Classes
Category C: 2025 Leaving Certificate Classes, including Transition Year and A level Classes
*NB: This competition is for individual entries only.
Each piece of commentary will begin with the words ‘Fáilte romhaibh isteach a dhaoine uaisle, agus tagann sibh chugainn le 8/5 nóiméad fágtha sa chluiche seo idir A agus B’ and will continue until the end of the game.
The link to the selected videos will be sent to the competitors after they submit their entry form to us online and they will be instructed on how to link their recording to that video.
All Ireland Hurling Final 2024
-Video with Commentary
-Video without Commentary
All Ireland Football Final 2024
-Video with Commentary
-Video without Commentary
LGFA All Ireland Football Final 2024
-Video with Commentary
-Video without Commentary
Closing date for entry - 12/09/2025 (We must have the videos themselves by 26/09/2025)
Entry Fee: €5 per person
PRIZES
NATIONAL WINNER
This prize will be awarded for the best effort of all entries, irrespective of category.
·Cash Prize
· The opportunity to spend time in TG4's commentary box during a National League game in 2026
· 4 tickets for the Croke Park Museum and stadium tour
· 5 tickets for a 2026 football or hurling league game of the winner's choice.
There will also be prizes for the 3 best efforts in each category:
1st Place in each category:
· Cash Prize.
· 4 tickets for the Croke Park Museum and stadium tour
· 5 tickets for a 2026 football or hurling league game of the winner's choice
2nd place in each category:
· Cash Prize
· 4 tickets for the Croke Park Museum and stadium tour
· 5 tickets for a 2026 football or hurling league game of the winner's choice
3rd place in each category:
· Cash Prize
· 5 tickets for a 2026 football or hurling league game of the winner's choice
FURTHER INFORMATION
Tomás Ó Cadhla, Gael Linn, 35 Sráid an Dáma, Baile Átha Cliath 2
0877474927 R-phost: tomasrua@gael-linn.ie