TV Rights

**nigel-harps1954** · 25/07/2016, 5:55 PM

Sligo v Derry on Eir Sport on Friday.

They're putting in a big shift this year, fantastic!

**wonder88** · 26/07/2016, 2:28 PM

I see that the Welsh PL are playing some of their games on 3pm Sunday for their coming season, with Friday night English PL games on tv could the LOI follow. Big difference between Wales and Ireland is the GAA Championship, but the influence of that on LoI crowds may be over-estimated.

**outspoken** · 26/07/2016, 3:21 PM

Sure then it just clashes with super Sunday games.

**gufcfan** · 26/07/2016, 6:07 PM

http://www.strikeout.me/soccer/404344/1/bate-vs-dundalk

**nigel-harps1954** · 27/07/2016, 5:00 PM

Galway v Dundalk on Eir Sport next Friday night. 6 games inside two weeks on Eir for LOI clubs

**ger121** · 27/07/2016, 5:01 PM

Eir at it again. Why of why did I sign a new contract with Virgin in June

https://twitter.com/eirsport/status/758337342641934336

**gufcfan** · 27/07/2016, 5:56 PM

As a cord cutter I'm happy with what Eir are doing but annoyed I can't see any of them.

**colonelwest** · 27/07/2016, 6:23 PM

And they've just announced their third price increase this year for anyone with dual play services and up to pay for buying Setanta. Virgin did similar in Feb/ March to pay for their rebrand!

**White Horse** · 27/07/2016, 6:40 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Galway v Dundalk on Eir Sport next Friday night. 6 games inside two weeks on Eir for LOI clubs

Dundalk playing two games in 48 hours. Strange one.

**ger121** · 27/07/2016, 6:55 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Dundalk playing two games in 48 hours. Strange one.

Is it not 72 hours?

**White Horse** · 27/07/2016, 6:59 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Is it not 72 hours?

Yes, I forgot the game is on Tuesday. 72 hours is doable.

**ger121** · 27/07/2016, 7:05 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Yes, I forgot the game is on Tuesday. 72 hours is doable.

Still a lot though. Every chance the game could go to ET.

**IsMiseSean** · 27/07/2016, 7:18 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Still a lot though. Every chance the game could go to ET.

Hopefully. Wear them out before they come to Terryland.

**legendz** · 27/07/2016, 8:05 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Still a lot though. Every chance the game could go to ET.

All part of being successful. Games will come thick and fast.

Originally Posted by IsMiseSean

Hopefully. Wear them out before they come to Terryland.

Are ye getting big crowds this year?

**IsMiseSean** · 28/07/2016, 1:36 PM

Originally Posted by legendz

Are ye getting big crowds this year?

Anything between 1000 & 1500 seems to be our norm.

**legendz** · 28/07/2016, 9:49 PM

Originally Posted by IsMiseSean

Anything between 1000 & 1500 seems to be our norm.

Very good. Enjoy watching your local LoI team in action!

**nigel-harps1954** · 11/08/2016, 1:44 PM

RTE announce two more games:

Cork v Longford - 26th August 7:45pm
Dundalk v Cork - 2nd September 7:45pm.

**legendz** · 11/08/2016, 1:49 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

RTE announce two more games:

Cork v Longford - 26th August 7:45pm
Dundalk v Cork - 2nd September 7:45pm.

That's a pity. I prefer Eir Sports coverage.

**TheBoss** · 11/08/2016, 5:14 PM

In relation to the TV Rights for League of Ireland, what is the current state of play?

**Philosophizer** · 11/08/2016, 5:19 PM

Originally Posted by TheBoss

In relation to the TV Rights for League of Ireland, what is the current state of play?

RTE’s contract with the FAI started in August 2013 and finishes in December 2018. RTE are committed to 17 signals a year, those signals include cup semi finals and final If they’re are really good cup matches they might do an additional cup match and drop a league match.

More info here in a v good interview with RTE Head of Sport, Ryle Nugent - http://www.intallaght.ie/rte-explain...land-coverage/