RTE has announced a slimmed-down panel for the new season of its Saturday evening soccer show The Premiership. Former anchorman Bill O'Herlihy has ceased his involvement with the programme. Instead, Eamon Dunphy and John Giles will act as co-presenters.
A spokesman for RTE said Mr O'Herlihy "did not feel he could commit to the Saturday slot every week, but he agreed to continue to present major sporting events, including the 2002 World Cup".