Feb 20 2018
In defining its strategy for 2018-2022, RTÉ must consider the interests of people in Ireland. It must also take stock of the dynamics of the media industry and RTÉ’s position as it comes to the end of its first fiveyear strategy for 2013-2017. Looking ahead The Irish media environment has never been more competitive. RTÉ […]
Jul 11 2016
Virgin Media is adding UTV Ireland to its portfolio after sealing the deal for TV3 late last year. Virgin Media said the deal with station owner ITV was further testament to the confidence it has in Irish television programming and production. Chief executive Tony Hanway said: “This investment demonstrates our commitment to provide great entertainment […]
Aug 24 2015
UTV Media, has confirmed it is in talks with ITV over the sale of its TV assets. The Belfast-based company’s share price climbed 10 per cent in early trading this morning to 172 pence in response to speculation about the deal, which emerged over the weekend in Irish newspapers. This morning, a spokeswoman for UTV […]
Mar 30 2015
Plans by Irish Communications Minister Alex White to add the Six Nations to a list of free-to-air sporting events may depend on the European Commission agreeing that the matches are of cultural importance to the country. However, Government sources have said they are “confident” the games will be added to the list after France was […]
Dec 2 2014
UTV Ireland has been designated as ‘having the character of a public service’ by Irish Communications Minister Alex White, the channel has announced. Agreements have been reached with leading platform providers Saorview, Sky, UPC and eVision for carriage of UTV Ireland. The new television channel will be available on Sky channel 116, UPC channel 110, […]
Oct 15 2014
RTÉ is postponing the closure of its long wave radio transmitter, the Managing Director of RTÉ Radio has told the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications. Jim Jennings said what was evident was that more time was needed to engage with groups affected. The closure has been postponed to 19 January 2015. RTÉ had previously […]
Nov 6 2013
Northern Ireland’s UTV is to launch a new channel in the republic of Irealand. UTV, which holds the Channel 3 licence in the province and is an affiliate to the ITV plc run Channel 3 service in England and Wales has announced the creation of UTV Ireland – a new dedicated channel for viewers in […]
Oct 21 2013
SAORVIEW is preparing to improve. To facilitate this, a second SAORVIEW multiplex will be brought on-air from October 21st. All SAORVIEW viewers nationwide will have to re-scan their SAORVIEW TV’s and set-top boxes from October 21st 2013 to receive this additional multiplex. At some transmitter sites the frequency of the first multiplex will need to […]
Jan 21 2013
According to on-air announcements, RTÉ’s digital satellite service RTÉ Radio 1 Extra will be withdrawn from UK digital satellite shortly. RTÉ’s long wave station on 252 kHz, of which the satellite service was a simulcast of, continues to broadcast RTÉ Radio 1. The EPG of the Irish broadcaster’s station on Sky (and via non-Freesat mode […]
May 29 2012
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover, the UK Government confirmed today. RTÉ and Irish language broadcaster TG4 have formed a not-for-profit venture which will be responsible for the installation of the new infrastructure. Freeview delivery of these channels will […]
Jan 27 2012
Saorsat, the free-to-air satellite companion to Ireland’s DTT service Saorview, is slated to launch this February or March. Documents released by RTÉNL, the network’s division of the public broadcaster, said tests have been underway since December 2011. Saorsat will be carried on Eutelsat’s Ka-Sat at 9° East. It is anticipated that suitable receivers will be […]
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
Oct 19 2018
Sky prepares for no-deal Brexit
Sky Ireland has sent letters to broadcasters about their post-Brexit plans in case of a no-deal scenario – to ensure they retain licences to broadcast in both the UK and EU markets. According to The Guardian, Sky UK contacted US broadcasters like Disney and Discovery amid concerns that they would not have a licence to […]
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By Expat • Ireland • Tags: Brexit, Ireland, Sky