the legendary Effin Eddie

It was January 3, 1993. Aherlow vs. Éire Óg Nenagh in the Tipperary U21 final. On the field, Aherlow made history. But off the field? Eddie Moroney made folklore.

Raw, hilarious, and wildly biased (“That ref is a bleeding disgrace!”). He gave us unforgettable nicknames like “Leo the Lion” and “Luke the Cub,” and called the match like his life depended on it.

The VHS tapes spread like wildfire, crossing oceans and winding up in Irish bars from Templemore to the Tenderloin. It was the GAA’s first viral moment—and it all started with one man, one mic, and one unforgettable final.

We give you Effin Eddie Moroney.