Mícheál Ó Cróinín (born 1977) is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer and current sports broadcaster.
[1] Born in Baile Bhúirne, County Cork, Ó Cróinín was introduced to Gaelic football by his father, a former chairman of the local club.
While studying at University College Cork Ó Cróinín won a set of Munster and county senior championship medals in 1999.
Ó Cróinín made his debut on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he was picked on the Cork minor team.
In retirement from playing Ó Cróinín has forged a media career as a co-commentator and analyst with TG4's Irish language Gaelic games show GAA Beo.