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Shamrock threatens RTÉ ban for shunning European run
The absence of a centralised broadcast rights sales process for the playoff rounds of the Uefa Europa League has sparked a row in Ireland that could have ramifications for the domestic league
GAA and RTÉ bring in Simplestream for OTT revamp
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ have engaged OTT technology company Simplestream to revamp their GAAGO service.
RTÉ, Virgin Media team up again to land Rugby World Cup rights
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ and telecoms operator Virgin Media have acquired rights to this year’s men’s Rugby World Cup, which will take place in France.
GAA extends RTÉ and TG4 rights deals, signs expanded agreement with BBC
The Gaelic Athletic Association has renewed rights deals with Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ and Irish-language broadcaster TG4 and has also signed a new expanded agreement with UK public-service …
EPCR finalises BT Sport renewal as ITV, RTÉ and S4C sign free-to-air deals
European Professional Club Rugby has renewed a rights agreement in the UK and Ireland with pay-television broadcaster BT Sport, while free-to-air deals have also been struck with ITV, RTÉ and S4C.
RTÉ and Virgin Media land Uefa national team packages
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ and pay-television operator Virgin Media have acquired rights to national team competitions organised by European football’s governing body, Uefa.
Six Nations kicks off with large audiences in France and Ireland
The first matches of this year’s Six Nations Championship attracted strong audiences on public-service broadcasters in both France and Ireland.
An average of 5.8
RTÉ, Virgin sign off on Six Nations in Ireland as match split revealed
Public-service broadcaster RTÉ and Virgin Media Television, the commercial and pay-television broadcaster, have signed off on their deal to show rugby union’s Six Nations Championship in Ireland.
URC and rights-holder RTÉ unveil global streaming service
The United Rugby Championship, the rebranded cross-border tournament previously known as Pro14, has officially launched its URC TV global streaming service through a collaboration with Irish public-service…
RTÉ, TG4 share United Rugby Championship rights in Ireland
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ and Irish-language broadcaster TG4 have agreed a four-year deal to share rights to the United Rugby Championship, the rebranded tournament previously known as the …
RTÉ retains Champions League rights in Ireland
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ has finalised the extension of its rights to the Uefa Champions League for the 2021-24 cycle.
Six Nations to remain on Irish free-to-air TV during CVC era
Live coverage of rugby union’s Six Nations Championship is poised to return to Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ following a deal struck with tournament organisers and incumbent rights-holder Virgin Me…
RTÉ retains League of Ireland live rights, covers streaming production costs
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ has committed to a new live rights agreement for the League of Ireland Premier Division and will continue to back a streaming platform set up last year to ensure live …
RTÉ posts €7.2m deficit for 2019
Irish public-service broadcaster RTÉ posted a net deficit of €7.2m ($8.7m) for 2019, according to its recently released annual report.
The broadcaster’s deficit for the previous year stood at €13m. RTÉ’s
RTÉ to show Women’s Champions League final for first time
RTÉ will show live coverage of Sunday’s Uefa Women’s Champions League final in a first for the Irish public-service broadcaster.
FAI and RTÉ’s OTT platform launched at ‘more than competitive’ price
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has teamed up with RTÉ to launch a new streaming platform to deliver coverage of the League of Ireland Premier Division at what the Irish public-service broadcaster …