Eamon Dunphy has announced that he is leaving RTE after four decades.
The pundit announced that he did not renew his contract two years ago, but chose to stay on.
He also revealed that he made the decision to leave before the World Cup.
In a statement released today, he said: “Two years ago, I decided not to renew my contract with RTÉ Sport. At the time, they prevailed upon me to stay and, in fact, offered me a rise, a small one, to do so. However, before the World Cup I told them this time, I would be leaving.”
The 72-year-old added that he now plans to work on his sports podcast.
“I intend to focus on my podcast The Stand which is flourishing and has had over 2.3 million listens since we started. That’s where my energy will now be devoted.
In my 40 years with RTÉ, I made many good friends and I wish them the very best for the future.”
Will you miss the presenter on the your screens?
