THE Eircom takeover bid from Singapore Technologies Telemedia is the only game in town, according to union representing the majority of workers in the former state monopoly.

FORMER Vodafone Ireland head Paul Donovan has been appointed chief executive of Eircom, in what is generally being seen as something of a surprise announcement.

Former Vodafone Ireland chief executive Paul Donovan has been named as the new CEO of Eircom, the company said today.