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TV Wrap - A requiem for Aertel and Page 220
The service is being shuttered by RTÉ, so we remember its heyday.
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Nov 7th 2019, 9:30 PM
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TV Wrap - Little sympathy for Granit Xhaka as Keane goes in two-footed on Spurs
Ian Wright was among those to criticise the Arsenal captain, and called for the player to apologise.
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Oct 29th 2019, 6:00 AM
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Record audience across the globe as 2019 Women's World Cup watched by over 1 billion people
Fifa have released some interesting data in the wake of this summer’s history-making tournament.
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Oct 18th 2019, 12:00 PM
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RTÉ to televise Dublin club football semi-final double-header
On the weekend of 26/27 October, the Cork football and Kilkenny hurling finals will also receive TV billing.
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Oct 17th 2019, 4:19 PM
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TV Wrap - BBC let themselves down on risible week for athletics in Doha
Seb Coe told Gabby Logan to ‘go back to Match of the Day’, but the Beeb’s coverage wasn’t nearly as harsh as it ought to have been.
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Oct 7th 2019, 12:00 PM
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TV Wrap - Eddie O'Sullivan sticks the boot in as others stress the 'work-ons' after fitful Irish win
Jamie Heaslip and Brent Pope were reaching for the positives after a stuttering World Cup win.
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Updated Oct 3rd 2019, 9:34 PM
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Donegal, Antrim and Clare club games get RTÉ and TG4 coverage this weekend
Ryan McHugh, Neil McManus and Podge Collins are involved in big games for their respective sides.
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Sep 24th 2019, 4:48 PM
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TV Wrap - Jamie Heaslip steps up to the plate as RTÉ's World Cup coverage gets off to a flyer
There has been some highly-watchable tension between the ex-Irish star and Eddie O’Sullivan.
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Sep 23rd 2019, 3:00 PM
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RWC TV Guide: The games and pundits you'll be watching across RTÉ, eir Sport and ITV
It’s time to watch too much rugby. so here are all the details you’ll need.
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Sep 20th 2019, 6:00 AM
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Over 1.1 million people watched Dublin's All-Ireland final replay win over Kerry
There were also record numbers for the ladies football finals on TG4.
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Sep 16th 2019, 1:41 PM
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TV Wrap - Brolly's absence shows the similarities between Sky and RTÉ's All-Ireland final coverage
The two broadcasters have learned from each other and now there’s little difference in their approach.
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Sep 16th 2019, 12:00 PM
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From Cardiff heartache to the presenter's chair, Bowe relishing new World Cup role
‘It’s going to be mad and intense but it’s presenting a World Cup. It’s a bit of a dream.’
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Sep 11th 2019, 4:36 PM
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TV Wrap - Cartoonish rage and unfair comments overshadow Keane's interesting side at Bord Gáis Theatre
The Irish legend has caused ructions with comments about Jon Walters and Alex Ferguson at an Off The Ball event with Gary Neville.
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Sep 9th 2019, 3:36 PM
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TV Wrap - RTÉ analysis veers toward a circus as Kerry assert old swagger against the Dubs
There was much disagreement over Johnny Cooper’s red card, while Pat Spillane talked about ‘unknown unknowns.’
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Sep 2nd 2019, 9:30 PM
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Here's what we know about Darklands, the new 'ultra-violent' gangland drama set in Bray
The show is written by Cardboard Gangsters writer Mark O’Connor.
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Sep 1st 2019, 11:00 AM
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RTÉ announces deal to show All-Ireland club championships for first time
The national broadcaster enters the club market alongside TG4 this Autumn.
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Aug 22nd 2019, 2:30 PM
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ITV4 to show Barcelona's La Liga opener in continuation of rights deal
The broadcaster screened weekly matches for the final months of the last campaign.
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Aug 15th 2019, 9:11 PM
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Mickey Harte: Sky's introduction to GAA has resulted in 'more insightful analysis'
The Tyrone boss dismisses the common refrain that all big games should be free-to-air.
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Updated Aug 6th 2019, 9:35 PM
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TV Wrap - Amazon's stunning new football docuseries an antidote to Premier League nonsense
The streaming service has — in partnership with Starbucks — released a new six-part series of films called This is Football.
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Aug 6th 2019, 3:02 PM
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TV Wrap - Donal Óg draws in mention of the Brits as The Sunday Game finds itself in a culture war
‘The last remnants of British culture on these islands’ got the blame for criticism of the sweeper system in hurling.
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Jul 29th 2019, 5:00 PM
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Crunch Super 8s clash between Mayo and Donegal set for Sky Sports coverage
The TV details for this weekend’s football games have been confirmed.
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Jul 29th 2019, 11:31 AM
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Sky unveil pricing details of new package that includes BT Sport
‘Sports Extra’ will carry BT Sport and Premier Sport in Ireland, meaning a record 233 Premier League matches will be available live.
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Jul 24th 2019, 3:40 PM
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TV Wrap - Shane Lowry reminds us why we love sport in stunning Open triumph
Elsewhere, a Sky commentator claimed Lowry as British while Rory McIlroy was left on the verge of tears after a cruel return to Royal Portrush.
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Updated Jul 22nd 2019, 5:13 PM
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TV Wrap - Amazing tennis and cricket drama shows importance of keeping sport free-to-air
Elsewhere, viewers were annoyed by the Sunday Game. Again.
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Jul 15th 2019, 5:00 PM
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TV Wrap - Live coverage of women's World Cup goes a long way to silencing critics
Elsewhere, a few classic Irish tropes emerged on The Sunday Game.
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Jul 8th 2019, 8:13 PM
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All football Super 8s games and hurling quarter-finals to be televised this weekend despite clashes
Get ready for a huge weekend of mouth-watering GAA action.
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Jul 8th 2019, 12:00 PM
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Eir Sport announce live TV coverage for four European games involving Irish clubs
It’s good news if you’re a supporter of Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers or St Patrick’s Athletic.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 12:34 PM
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TV Wrap - Phil Neville's bluster and ego sets up RTÉ's must-watch World Cup coverage
The England boss has been the breakout star, and thankfully, TG4 and the state broadcaster have been around to bring it to us.
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Updated Jul 1st 2019, 9:37 PM
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TV Wrap - Jose and Arsene come together to star on Champions League final night
Once enemies, Mourinho and Wenger were the stars of the show as Michael Owen painted the town beige on BT Sport.
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Jun 3rd 2019, 9:30 AM
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TV Wrap: Too much well-worn talk, not enough action on The Sunday Game
The best argument for tiering the football championships is that it will end the talk of tiering the football championships.
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May 27th 2019, 1:36 PM
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Good news for rugby fans as Pro14 final to be shown free-to-air
TG4 will show live coverage of Leinster’s clash with Glasgow Warriors this weekend.
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May 22nd 2019, 2:05 PM
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TV Wrap: BBC struggle to liven up another boring Manchester City triumph
Gary Lineker would have been better off saying ‘another win for the bloodless and efficient use of capital’ and cutting straight to the Eurovision.
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May 20th 2019, 2:25 PM
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TV Wrap: The Sunday Game returns with a new approach and an age-old trait
For all of its new gadgets and approach, the show still left lots of people annoyed.
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May 13th 2019, 5:00 PM
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Where to watch Saturday's Champions Cup final as Leinster chase history
The game is available live on free-to-air TV on Virgin Media.
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May 9th 2019, 8:52 PM
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TV Wrap: Even Jose Mourinho swoons for Liverpool on remarkable Anfield night
George Hamilton got his prediction (almost) right while Jurgen Klopp was stuck for words.
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May 8th 2019, 7:30 AM
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TV Wrap: Keane shows Neville how to do it in compelling Sky Sports appearance
While Neville is a much better analyst, Keane proved more adept at talking about Manchester United.
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Apr 29th 2019, 5:50 PM
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Dara Ó Cinnéide's new TV series looks at the worth and value of GAA - and how it's changing
GAA Eile begins tonight at 8.30pm on RTÉ One.
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Apr 29th 2019, 2:44 PM
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From provincial action to All-Ireland finals - Sky announce 2019 GAA coverage
It’s nearly that time of year again…
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Apr 25th 2019, 12:43 PM
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TV Wrap: BT Sport make a holy show of themselves with Billy Vunipola comments
Meanwhile, Paul Merson serves up the best bit of telly all week.
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Apr 23rd 2019, 4:58 PM
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TV Wrap: More Kerry jerseys at the Masters while Tiger doesn't cry and Healy-Rae moans
Woods was subjected to a bizarre Butler Cabin interview after his remarkable triumph, while the FAI story became about one man.
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Apr 15th 2019, 12:50 PM
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