Some big news in RTE sports broadcasting today: Eamon Dunphy has decided to leave RTE Sport. Confirming the news via his podcast's Twitter account, Dunphy said that the decision was his, electing not to renew his contract with RTE in spite of being offered a (small) raise. Dunphy revealed that he informed RTE of his decision to leave before the World Cup.
Dunphy said his focus will now shift to his podcast, The Stand.
(1/2) 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.
— Dunphy_Official (@Dunphy_Official) July 25, 2018
(2/2) 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.— Dunphy_Official (@Dunphy_Official) July 25, 2018
In a statement, RTE Head of Sport Declan McBennett thanked Dunphy for his contribution across 40 years.
We would like to thank Eamon for the immense contribution he has made to our sporting coverage across four decades. He was there for every key moment throughout that time as we were gripped by the exploits of our international side in particular. His insight and analysis informed, enthralled and entertained a nation. Eamon has now decided to pursue other avenues and we wish him every success in those ventures.
