Interim Republic of Ireland boss Noel King said he was delighted with the efforts of his players in tonight's 3-0 loss to Germany, and reacted furiously to criticism from television pundit Eamonn Dunphy.

Paddy Power have installed Jennifer Maguire as their 5/1 favourite to replace Dermot Whelan as the Republic of Telly’s main presenter.

I AM INDEBTED to George Hook.

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has today suspended the betting on Giovanni Trapattoni’s reign as Ireland manager ending before 2013 following a torrent of bets.

As a retired public servant, I find it troubling that RTÉ, who in these difficult times cover such topics as unemployment and emigration in their programming, yet have no difficulty in retaining the same broadcasters for decades — some are now in their 70s and predominantly male.

WHILE attending university in Texas in 1964 I was about to play golf one day when somebody asked if he could join me. I was going to agree, until I saw the man was black.

I FOUND it very amusing watching Eamonn Dunphy getting highly indignant with Elaine Byrne on RTÉ’s Eleventh Hour.

WORLD CUP winner Ossie Ardiles is one of three new faces on the RTÉ Sport team for their extensive coverage of this summer’s tournament in South Africa.

Broadcaster Pat Kenny has topped RTÉ's wage bill with a pay packet just shy of the €2m mark for two years' work, it was revealed tonight.

John Toshack asked his big-name stars to produce a powerful performance to carry Wales towards Euro 2008. He did not get it.

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission (BCC) has upheld two complaints against Eamonn Dunphy’s show on Dublin radio station Newstalk.

Tony Blair should become the first British Prime Minister in 80 years to stand up to Unionists over the Northern Ireland peace process, British anti-Iraq war MP George Galloway has insisted.

Broadcaster Gay Byrne has described criticism of him by football pundit Eamonn Dunphy as incredibly abusive, verbally hostile and foul-mouthed.

DJ CAREY doesn’t need to be encouraged to turn on the style for his club, to be as highly motivated as when he dons the black and amber. He’s not that type of person.

Controversial broadcaster Eamonn Dunphy has escaped jail but has been banned from driving for 10 years after pleading guilty to a drink driving offence.

Sammy McIlroy says he cannot understand why Roy Keane is contesting his two Football Association disrepute charges.

ROY KEANE has until Friday to decide how to respond to his two Football Association disciplinary charges.

Roy Keane will tell the English Football Association this week that he plans to contest the disrepute charges which have been levelled over his controversial autobiography.

Roy Keane has cleared his schedules and will spend the next two weeks trying to decide whether attempting to clear his name takes precedence over the practicalities of his Manchester United career.

MANCHESTER UNITED skipper Roy Keane said he is delighted with his controversial autobiography.

MANCHESTER UNITED skipper Roy Keane (pictured) insists he is ‘delighted’ with his controversial autobiography which was officially released yesterday.

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane insists he is ‘delighted’ with his controversial autobiography which is officially released today.

Former Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino has slammed Sir Alex Ferguson for his part in the Roy Keane affair.

Eamonn Dunphy has said he is confident the FAI will learn from the Roy Keane/World Cup debacle which saw the Republic of Ireland skipper sent home from Saipan.

Controversial football analyst Eamonn Dunphy has been sensationally suspended from RTE’s World Cup coverage this evening.

FORMER Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton has defended Roy Keane’s decision to criticise the team’s World Cup preparations.

Former Republic of Ireland international Ray Houghton has defended Roy Keane’s decision to criticise the team’s World Cup preparations.

Radio and television presenter Eamonn Dunphy appeared in court this morning in connection with a drink-driving charge.