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TV providers in Ireland

The main providers offering TV in Ireland are

  • eir
  • Sky
  • Virgin Media
  • Vodafone

Sky Essential is the most basic package, which offers download speeds averaging 11Mbps. This should be all you need if you only use the internet for essential browsing, light social media use, and the odd bit of streaming. Sky Go is free for Sky TV subscribers, so as long as you subscribe to Sky, you have access to it. You can watch Sky Go on up to two compatible devices, such as mobiles, tablets and computers. Help with the new Sky Go app, including how to set up Sky Go, watch Sky Go, fix a problem or manage devices and settings. Sky Kids: Prices may change during your contract period. Upgrading will move you to our Sky Signature pack, including all your current channels, costing an extra £1 a month for 18 months. Offers you have on your current basic TV monthly subscription may not be added to your new package. Sky Kids: £5 per month. Requires Sky Signature £25pm. Sky Go Extra: Sky TV customers only. No extra cost with Multiscreen, otherwise £5 extra a month. Allow up to 24 hours for your account to be activated. 31 days' notice to cancel. Concurrent online viewing on 2 devices. Download selected Sky Go content in the UK only via Wi-Fi. Content depends on your Sky TV package.

Sky offer TV only deals - for eir, Virgin Media and Vodafone you need to sign up to a broadband package for one of their TV plans.

Ireland’s best TV providers

  • eir TV There are two main eir TV packages: eir TV Plus comes with 63 channels, while eir TV Extra has 81. eir TV offers much of the same features and channels as Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone. The only real disadvantage of eir TV is that you can’t sign up to it as a standalone deal.
  • Sky TV is one the most popular TV packages. With exclusive channels like Sky Atlantic, the Sky Q 1TB box as standard, and access to the Sky Go app. Sky Cinema, Sky Sports and Netflix can be added on to any sky TV package.
  • Virgin TV is available as a bundle with broadband and home phone. The only real disadvantage of Virgin Media TV is that you can’t sign up to it as a standalone deal.
  • Vodafone TV comes with over 80 channels where you can enjoy all of the Irish and UK channel favourites. The only real disadvantage of Vodafone TV is that you can’t sign up to it as a standalone deal.

Who provides sports channels?

eir, Sky, Virgin Media & Vodafone all offer sports packages.

  • eir sport comes FREE with all eir broadband plans. You get eir sport 1&2 and their FreeSports Channel.
  • Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV plan for an additional monthly charge. Sky Sports comes with 8 sports channels, including Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Golf, and Sky Sports F1 and more. Existing Sky TV customers can also add Sports Extra for an additional monthly charge. Enjoy UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, Premier League games, Scottish FA Cup, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rugby, plus more.
  • Virgin Media Sport is standard for all Virgin Media TV customers. Their main TV plans also come with Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports News as standard, while Virgin Bigger TV also comes with Eurosport 1&2.

Who provides movie channels?

  • eir TV - access to Film 4 and TCM as standard. You can also choose to add on Sky Cinema, for an additional monthly charge.
  • Sky TV - B4U Movies and Movie 24 are included free of charge. Sky Cinema has 11 movie channels, and a new film premiere every day. Sky has hundreds of movies on demand, you can also buy and keep movies from the Sky Store, which will then be added to your Sky Q box. Or opt for the Sky Signature with Sky Cinema plan, which has dedicated Sky Cinema channels included.
  • Virgin Media TV - access to Virgin Movies & Box Sets as standard. You can also add on Sky Cinema for an additional monthly cost.
  • Vodafone TV - access to Film 4 as standard. You can also choose to add on Sky Cinema, for an additional monthly charge.

What TV boxes are available?

Each provider has its own TV box, which you use to navigate through their TV services.

  • eir TV has 7 day catch up on select channels, allowing you to restart, replay & record so you don’t need to miss a thing.
  • Sky Q box allows you to pause, rewind and record and the 1TB - which comes as standard on all TV plans - allows you to store up to 500 hours of TV.
  • Virgin TV 360 box has pause, rewind and record functionality, and you can store hundreds of hours of TV. You can also access Virgin Replay TV and built in apps, such as Netflix.
  • Vodafone TV box allows you to pause, rewind and record and you can store up to 300 hours of SD TV. You can also access Restart TV and 7-day catch up, as well as Netflix.

How do I choose a TV package? What should I think about?

When you’re comparing tv deals, think about:

What package do i need for sky go
  • Your budget
  • If you want multi-room
  • If you want to bundle your TV with broadband and/phone, or a standalone plan.
  • What channels you want - not all providers offer the same channels with their plans.
  • Add-ons - like Sky Cinema, Sky Sports, or additional HD channels, these will more than likely mean an increase in your monthly cost.

What additional TV services can I get?

There are lots of optional extras depending on your provider and what you’re interested in,e.g.:

  • An extra TV box, to give you the ability to watch TV in more than one room. Usually, you will have to pay for the extra box, and there’ll be an additional monthly subscription for multiroom viewing, too.
  • HD channels and boxsets, to supplement the standard channels and content. Some providers offer this as standard, while with others there will be an additional monthly cost.
  • The ability to stream online players - like RTE Player and Virgin Media Player, through your set-top box. Several providers have this option and there’s no extra charge.
  • On-demand content, like movies and TV shows that you can order through your set-top box and pay a once-off fee for.
  • Sports add-ons, like eir sport, Sky Sports, or Virgin Media Sports. If you go for an eir broadband plan, you will get eir sport pack for free, and Virgin Media TV customers get Virgin Media Sport as standard with their packages. Otherwise, you will have to pay a monthly subscription.
  • A Sky Cinema add-on with 11 dedicated channels, a new premiere every day, and access to 1,000 movies on demand. There are some other movie channels available as standard from some providers, so make sure to compare these before choosing your deal.
Package

Can I get broadband with my TV package?

If you need broadband in addition to your TV plan, think about bundling them up and getting them both from the same provider - this could save you money in the long-run. eir and Vodafone require you to sign up to broadband to get their tv packages.

TV & Broadband packages

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Some providers only offer TV as part of a broadband and TV bundle. eir, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone all offer TV & broadband bundles.

TV, Broadband & Phone

If you use your home phone and want to keep it then eir, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone all offer triple play packages.

Enjoy a huge on demand library of 500 different series with Sky Box Sets. Find the latest must-watch shows alongside classic favourites and the best US imports.

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What is Sky Box Sets?

Please note that Sky Box Sets is now a part of the Sky Signature package.

Sky Signature is the broadcaster’s base TV pack which gets you over 300 channels, including its flagship Sky Atlantic, plus a great variety of box sets to stream on demand.

Sky Box Sets is a feature of the Sky Signature package which gives you unlimited, on demand access to 500 different series. You can browse through all of the available titles and then select an episode to download it straight to your Sky Q box.

Your download will be stored on your Sky Q box and you can either delete it after you’ve seen it or keep it to watch as many times as you like. Some shows are only available for a limited time and once it has expired, you won't be able to watch any episodes you have downloaded.

Which Sky Box Sets are available?

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The actual box sets which are available will vary over time as new ones are added and older ones get deleted. At any given time however, you’ll find a huge selection of critically-acclaimed shows from both the UK and US to enjoy.

Award-winning classics like Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, The Wire, True Detective and The Sopranos sit alongside the latest must-watch comedies, gritty crime-dramas and Sky originals.

Can I watch Sky Box Sets on Sky Go?

Access to the free Sky Go app is included as part of the Sky Signature package so customers can use it to stream content from Sky Box Sets to smartphones, tablets and computers.

You can pay to upgrade to Sky Go Extra which allows you to download content for offline viewing, stream to three devices at once and download the app onto games consoles.

How much is Sky Box Sets?

New Sky customers will get Sky Box Sets automatically as part of the Sky Signature package for £25 a month.

If you’re an existing Sky Entertainment customer, you’ll have to switch to Sky Signature if you want to get Sky Box Sets.

Can I watch Sky Box Sets in HD?

Package

To watch Sky Box Sets in HD you’ll need to purchase the Sky HD pack. As well as a much crisper, more vivid picture the Sky HD pack also nets you 35 HD channels, including Sky Atlantic HD.

Can I get Netflix and Sky Box Sets?

Expand your viewing options even further by having Netflix alongside Sky Box Sets. To get Netflix with Sky you’ll need to buy the Sky Ultimate TV add-on which conveniently incorporates the cost of your Netflix subscription into your Sky bill.

Sky Ultimate TV gets you the basic Netflix package so you can stream to one device at a time.

To get Netflix Standard and the ability to watch in HD on 2 devices simultaneously you’ll need to buy the Sky HD pack. Netflix Premium, which allows you to watch on four devices at the same time in UHD/4K, is unlocked with the purchase of the Ultra HD pack.

Sky Box Sets and Sky Q

New customers who purchase the Sky Signature package will receive the innovative Sky Q 1TB box. This can store up to 500 hours of SD recordings and allows you to record three shows whilst watching a fourth live.

Add on Sky Q Multiscreen and you’ll be able to enjoy Sky Box Sets all around your home via the wireless Sky Q mini boxes. You can also take the Sky Q 2TB box, which provides twice as much storage, or the 1TB UHD box for an additional cost.

Sky Signature and Sky Box Sets

Along with Sky Box Sets, the Sky Signature package contains over 300 live TV channels, including Sky Atlantic, Sky Comedy and Sky Documentaries, and over 40 catch-up channels. Through your Sky Q box you’ll also be able to access apps like BBC iPlayer, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, All4 and the ITV Hub.

Add Sky Broadband Superfast

Add Sky Broadband Superfast to your Sky Signature package for vastly improved speeds on your home broadband connection. Your TV show downloads will be much faster than with Sky Broadband Essential and your Wi-Fi network will be quicker too.

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