Browne was succeeded as editor by Peter Murtagh, a Dublin-born journalist formerly with "The Irish Times" who moved to London in 1985 and was news editor at "The Guardian". Appointed "Sunday Tribune" editor in 1994, Murtagh had limited success, seeing early circulation growth dissipate and the paper starved of resources. He resigned after just over two years, telling journalists he could not secure sufficient investment from the Board. Later, he rejoined "The Irish Times" where he is now a managing editor.