Dec 5 2016
TV3 has confirmed redundancies may be unavoidable following the completion of its acquisition of UTV Ireland. The company, which is owned by Virgin Media, has announced a restructuring programme to consolidate the two businesses into one. In a statement, TV3 said it is looking to fill 40 vacancies, “many of which it is hoped will […]
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 […]
Feb 15 2015
UTv Ireland will consider moving its flagship evening news programme to an earlier slot to salvage disappointing viewing figures. Viewer numbers for Ireland Live, fronted by Alison Comyn and Chris Donoghue (above), have been poorer than anticipated. It captured just 2pc of the market in the first two weeks of January. The show’s 6.30pm slot […]
Jan 19 2015
Price hikes and channel changes by UPC and Sky may have hurt the launch of UTV’s new Irish television station, UTV Ireland. Viewer numbers for UTV Ireland’s new flagship news 6.30pm programme Ireland Live clocked in at just 20,500 on Thursday night according to figures seen by the Sunday Independent, giving it less than 2% […]
Jan 1 2015
Launch Night. And a very Happy New Year to you. And a very Happy New Year from everyone here at UTV Ireland. At 19.25 this evening a new channel for Ireland will go live. UTV Ireland will launch with a fabulous montage of pictures from around the country with programmes and personalities that I hope […]
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, […]
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Dec 7 2016
TV3 Group launches new look three-channel line-up
TV3 today launched its new-look three channel group strategy at a special event at The Cliff Townhouse on St. Stephen’s Green. While its current channels TV3 and 3e will receive new brand identities, a third channel, ‘be3’, will launch on 9th January, replacing UTV Ireland. TV3 will be the group’s flagship channel, focusing on premium […]
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By Expat • Ireland • Tags: be3, TV3, UTV Ireland