George Hook

20:05, 3 MAY 2015

RTE star Brent Pope: I came here for 3 months from New Zealand but after 25 years I'm still here

The 54-year-old believes Ireland have a great chance at the World Cup, making a semi-final at least

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'You’re a waste of a pregnancy': George Hook reveals horrific hate mail that urges presenter to kill himself

The Newstalk personality was sent a vitriolic anonymous letter and urged people to never give in

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George Hook won't be joining TV3 after RTE rugby retirement: "It wouldn't be the same. I couldn't do it"

Hook, 73, gave his final analysis as Ireland clinched the Six Nations title and spoke of his turbulent relationship with Tom McGurk and his retirement plans this morning

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George Hook calls being Grand Marshal of Cork's St Patrick's Day parade "one of the great moments" of his life

St Patrick's Day

The 73-year-old - who will retire from TV and radio in the next year - returned to his native Cork and was blown away by the response

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St Patrick's Day 2015: Best pictures from across the country - can you spot yourself?

St Patrick's Day

It was a day of celebration as thousands turned out to events to commemorate St Patrick's Day the length and breadth of Ireland today

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Audio: Paul O'Connell and Ronan O'Gara star in hilarious Ellie Goulding Gift Grub remix

The song is sure to get you in the mood for Ireland's crucial Six Nations clash with England on Sunday

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Popular pundit George Hook cancels his retirement plans

The Cork native's wife Ingrid doesn't want him hanging around the house

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Jason Byrne on new show Snaptastic: "Guests said it was like therapy sitting in that chair"

The funnyman is back on our screens with a new TV3 show as he reveals the secrets Irish celebs spilled while looking back on their childhood on nostalgic show

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2FM star Ryan Tubridy says hard work has paid off as he enjoyed another major ratings boost

RTE broadcaster has attracted a whopping 33,000 new listeners to his breakfast show since last summer

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Ulster coach Neil Doak: Thrashing to Toulon was a one off

The injury-hit province lost 60-22 to the French side last weekend and face Leicester on Saturday - a team they beat home and away last season

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Watch rugby pundit George Hook in hilarious and possibly fanciest video yet

George Hook completed the Ice Bucket Challenge as only George Hook could

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TV3 chiefs eying Brian O'Driscoll for analyst role during Rugby World Cup

Brian O'Driscoll

Ballymount bosses looking for the superstar to feature on their panel after beating RTE to rights for tournament

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George Hook rules out leaving RTE after TV3 wins bid to air Rugby World Cup

The veteran motor-mouth says he won't be going anywhere as he's contracted to RTE till after the tournament

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RTE supremo Sean O'Rourke trumps predecessor Pat Kenny to be crowned king of the airwaves

Today Show presenter racks up a phenomenal 327,000 listeners - but Pat says don't write me off yet

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Broadcaster George Hook announces retirement plans

Popular presenter will step away from the limelight in September 2016

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Flagging Tubs is a turn-off as radio show loses more listeners

2fm presenter has dropped 23,000 listeners from last year and 144,000 since replacing Gerry Ryan

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Ivan Yates starts back with Newstalk to join Pat Kenny in the battle of the airwaves

Former politician will be interviewed by Kenny tomorrow on his first show after RTE departure

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George Hook claims Gatland was right to drop Brian O'Driscoll

Brian O'Driscoll

Colourful pundit says he's not surprised by the decision and that the Ireland hero should have retired last year

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Hatemail fails to rile me

Banned prop Healy reveals ugly letter

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Presenters of Newstalk sports show quit

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