The Irish Times: Virgin Media received ‘nothing’ after requesting €30m from State

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Virgin Media Television received “nothing” from the Government after requesting €30 million last year to fund its news and public service content, the broadcaster’s managing director has told an Oireachtas committee.

Broadband TV News: New rights deal for Six Nations in Ireland

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RTÉ and Virgin Media Television will continue to share coverage of Six Nations Rugby through to 2029.

Broadband TV News: Liberty Global planning more spin-offs

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Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries has said the company is working to separate its remaining core operating units following the successful spin-off of Sunrise in November 2024.

Deadline: Media Billionaire John Malone’s Memoir To Be Published By Simon & Schuster

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Billionaire media sage John Malone, who has built and presided over a number of influential companies in telecom, cable, sports and digital, will publish his memoir in September.

League of Ireland: Virgin Media Television announces landmark exclusive four-year League of Ireland broadcast agreement

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Virgin Media Television has today announced a new four-year landmark broadcast agreement with the League of Ireland.

Broadband TV News: RTÉ set to lose League of Ireland rights to Virgin Media

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Virgin Media is poised to become the lead broadcaster for Premier Division football in Ireland after clubs voted for their bid in favour of RTE.

Advanced Television: Virgin Media Play launches in Ireland

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Simplestream, an OTT services provider, has partnered with Virgin Media Television to launch Virgin Media Play in Ireland, a range of streaming services designed to enhance how viewers access and consume their favorite content from the country’s biggest commercial free to air broadcaster.

Broadband TV News: GAA opens championship games to domestic broadcasters

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The GAA has invited “expressions of interest” for broadcast rights to selected championship games currently broadcast by GAAGo.

RTÉ News: 'Kicking can down the road' - NUJ disappointed with RTÉ funding model

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The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed its disappointment with the new funding model for RTÉ.

Advanced Television: Royal Ascot to air in 180+ territories

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The 2024 Royal Meeting, taking place from June 18th to June 22nd, is set to be carried by over 30 broadcasters showcasing the event in 180 territories.

RTÉ News: TV reporter's court action against Virgin Media adjourned

Story from RTÉ News:

Broadcaster Paul Byrne's legal action over Virgin Media Television's decision to bring internal disciplinary proceedings against him has been adjourned after the sides agreed to mediate the dispute, the High Court has heard.

Irish Times: Virgin Media Ireland has ‘no plans’ to add Sky Sports Tennis channel

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Tennis fans who subscribe to Virgin Media Ireland’s pay-TV service are set to lose out as the cable provider has no plans to add Sky Sports Tennis to its channel line-up for customers who purchase the Sky Sports add-on.

RTÉ News: Inclusivity report recommends more women's sport on TV

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A report on inclusion in sport has been launched by the joint committee on Tourism Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.

Advanced Television: Extreme E extends deal with Virgin Media Ireland

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Extreme E and Virgin Media Television have agreed an extension to their broadcast deal, which will see the electric off-road racing series remain on the broadcaster for two more years.

BBC News: RTÉ 'will be insolvent by spring' without funding

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Irish broadcaster RTÉ will be insolvent by next spring if it does not receive proper funding, its director general has said.

Deadline: Director-General Kevin Bakhurst Stands Down Executive Board Over Pay Scandal

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Kevin Bakhurst, the newly appointed director-general of Ireland’s national broadcaster RTE, has stood down the company’s entire executive board following a pay scandal involving the broadcaster’s lead presenter.

Deadline: Donald Trump Blasts Indictment And Mocks Special Counsel In Speech That Gets Limited Live TV Play

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Donald Trump continued to rail against the federal indictment against him at his second appearance on Saturday, this time at a Republican state convention in North Carolina.

Advanced Television: RTÉ, Virgin Media secure Rugby World Cup 2023 rights

Story from Advanced Television:

RTÉ and Virgin Media will be the destination for fans in Ireland wanting to watch every moment of Rugby World Cup 2023, World Rugby has confirmed.