George Hook

George Hook
George Hook in 2011
Born (1941-05-19) 19 May 1941 (age 83)
Cork, Ireland
NationalityIrish
EducationRathmines College of Commerce, Dublin Institute of Technology
Occupation(s)Journalist and Radio Broadcaster
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) [1]
SpouseIngrid Hook
Children3

George Hook (born 19 May 1941)[2] is an Irish broadcaster, journalist and rugby union pundit. He formerly hosted The Right Hook and High Noon on the Irish radio station Newstalk.

He had a career as a rugby union coach and businessman, before becoming a rugby pundit on RTÉ Television in 1997.[3] He has also made other TV appearances, such as judging on Jigs & Reels and coaching on Celebrity Bainisteoir.

  1. ^ "The Leader Interview: George Hook - Limerick Leader". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2014.
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  3. ^ "George Hook". Personally Speaking Bureau. Retrieved 24 June 2016.