Des Cahill announced on Monday that he would be leaving his role on The Sunday Game after 15 seasons at the helm.
In a statement, Cahill stated the main reason for him leaving the show was that he wants to be able to attend live games again and will now work on Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport on RTE Radio 1.
He said: "The reason I want a change is very straightforward - I want to go to live games again!
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"It's been a privilege to host The Sunday Game for the past 15 seasons, but I miss the sense of fun and anticipation as you make your way to a match, the feeling of tension and excitement, the roar of the crowd.
"I can't wait to experience that again when I'm fronting Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport live from some of the most iconic venues in the country".
He continued: "I'm hugely grateful and in debt to the fantastic team on The Sunday Game, who work so hard to bring the programme to air every week throughout the Championship.
"I've no doubt that their passion and commitment to deliver for the audience will continue in the seasons ahead with a new presenter in the hot seat."
A large number of people took to social media to wish Des all the best for the future.
Impressionist Conor Moore wrote: "You’ll be missed Des! Wishing you the best of luck with whatever is next."
Someone else tweeted: "Des, your good humour, skilled analysis and understanding of players commitment to the game will be missed. You have been brilliant."
Another person commented: "It will be very hard to replace you knowledge of the GAA and presentation qualities."
"Another great departs," read one other comment.
RTE said that Joanne Cantwell will continue to anchor The Sunday Game Live and that a new presenter for The Sunday Game will be announced in 2023.
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