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  • You can watch Eir Sport online abroad by following these simple steps below. Here’s how to watch Eir Sport online from anywhere with a VPN: First, if you’re not already an Eir customer, you’ll need to sign up for Eir Broadband or Eir TV to get Eir Sport. Alternatively, Sky customers can add Eir Sport to their Sky TV subscription.
  • Eir Sport services are included in the cost of the Eir Sport package on Eir Broadband. Eir Sport services are also available through Sky Ireland, Eir TV and Vodafone TV. The channels were previously available to the customers of what is now Virgin Media Ireland. In February 2010, the Setanta Ireland channel was available to entire subscribers.

Can I Watch Eir Sport On Sky Go

Broadcaster in ‘dialogue with rights holders’ as Sky becomes Ireland's BT distributor.

Eir sport pack: which comes with eir sport 1&2 and their FreeSports Channel. They offer live rugby, tennis, Allianz League GAA, golf, F1 and more. Compare all TV packages. Sky and Virgin Media also offer Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports News for free with their TV packages, while some of their premium TV packages also include Eurosport 1 and 2.

  • Posted: November 1 2018
  • By: Steven Impey
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    Irish pay-TV network Eir Sport could seek talks with rival Sky Ireland in a bid to retain its BT Sport channels ahead of an exclusive rights deal between Sky and BT.

    Sky confirmed on Wednesday it had extended a long-term partnership to distribute BT Sport’s four channels in Ireland as part of a new cross-supply agreement.

    The deal will see Sky Ireland subscribers gain access to both Sky Sports and BT Sport coverage through a single Sky TV subscription, ready in time for the 2019/20 Premier League season.

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    Eir Sport said that it is “aware of the announcement from Sky and BT”, adding: “BT Sport channels remain part of the Eir sport package for the foreseeable future.

    “Eir Sport is in constant dialogue with rights holders and will continue to invest in delivering the very best in sports content to our customers in the 2018/19 season and beyond.”

    Sky’s new package will include BT Sport’s Premier League, Uefa Champions League and Europa League soccer coverage, as well as Heineken Champions Cup rugby union.

    Eir Sport’s portfolio includes exclusive Guinness Pro14 coverage, rights to the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup, and an extended deal with Allianz Leagues to broadcast live Gaelic football.

    Sky is reportedly undecided on its distribution plans but is open to discussions with other platforms.

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    Who offers sports channels?

    There are four digital TV providers that offer sports packages in Ireland:

    All four let you add sports channels to their digital TV packages, but only Sky offer standalone TV deals.

    If you choose eir, Virgin Media or Vodafone you’ll need to sign up to a broadband and TV bundle to get their sports packages because they don’t offer TV only sports packages.

    You can also watch some live sport with an Amazon Prime Video subscription, including the Autumn Nations Cup.

    What is the best sports TV package?

    The main digital TV sports packages in Ireland are:

    • Sky Sports: which includes 7 dedicated Sky Sports channels, so you can enjoy live Premier League football, cricket, golf, GAA, rugby and more. If you sign up to Sky Sports with a Sky TV package, you’ll also get the exclusive Sky Sports F1 channel.
    • Sports Extra: which features 6 sports channels, including BT Sport 1,2,3, ESPN and Premier Sport 1 and 2. They broadcast live UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League games, Premier League games, Scottish FA Cup, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rugby.
    • Virgin Media Sport: which has Wednesday night UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches, as well as live Euro 2020 qualifiers and Six Nations rugby.
    • eir sport pack: which comes with eir sport 1&2 and their FreeSports Channel. They offer live rugby, tennis, Allianz League GAA, golf, F1 and more.

    Sky and Virgin Media also offer Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports News for free with their TV packages, while some of their premium TV packages also include Eurosport 1 and 2.

    Free to air channels like RTÉ, Virgin Media One and BBC also offer decent sports coverage.

    How to choose a sports TV package

    This often comes down to the channels you want, but also consider the TV package as a whole. When you’re comparing TV deals, think about the:

    • Channels: that are most important to you.
    • Price: both before and after any initial discount.
    • Features on offer: like the ability to pause, rewind and record.
    • Add-ons you need: like multi-room, or movie channels.
    • Extra services you need: for example if you want your TV as part of a bundle with your broadband and/or phone.

    What sports can you watch with each package?

    Most sports channels offer a variety of live sports, but each have the rights to broadcast different events.

    If you’re a fan of specific sport, always check what’s on offer, below is a brief overview:

    SportSky Sportseir SportSports ExtraVirgin Media Sport
    RugbyEuropean Rugby Union, Rugby LeagueWorld Cup RugbyChampions Cup, Challenge CupSix Nations
    Soccer126 Premier League games, EFL, Carabao Cup, SPFL, La Liga, & Euro 2020 qualifiersSSE Airtricity league105 Premier League gamesChampions & Europa League and Euro 2020 qualifiers
    GolfThe Majors, European, PGA Tours & Solheim CupThe Masters-The Masters
    Motor sportsEvery Formula 1® practice, qualifying and race liveF1, NASCAR highlights, World RallycrossNASCAR, Moto GP-
    OthersTennis, boxing, NFL, GAA and dartsAllianz Leagues GAA, tennis,Cricket & BoxingFrench Open tennis

    So, which provider is best?

    This depends on what sports channels you want.

    Many providers include their own sports packages with their TV bundles, but will then make you pay extra to add competitor channels. Here’s what each of the four provider offers:

    Sky

    Sky offers new TV customers the option to add Sky Sports for €20 per month for the first six months (then €40).

    Existing customers can upgrade to Sky Sports for €20 per month where they can also add Sports Extra at an additional monthly cost.

    Virgin

    Virgin offers their Virgin Media Sport Pack for free to all their TV and broadband customers with the option to add Sky Sports for an extra charge.

    If you’re a Virgin Mobile customer you can also get access to Virgin Media Sport for €5 per month.

    eir

    eir broadband customers get eir sport free. If you add a TV plan you can watch eir sport via the eir TV box.

    If you’re an existing eir vision customer interested in accessing further sports action, you can also add on the BT Sport/Premier Sports add-on for an additional monthly charge.

    Vodafone

    Vodafone broadband and TV customers can add Sky Sports, BT/Premier Sport Pack, or both to their package for an additional charge.

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    Sky Sports is currently €20 per month for the first six months, and then goes up to €40 a month.

    You can also sign up to the Virgin Media TV app for €20 per month to gain access to Virgin Media Sport.

    If you want all of the available sports channels, the cheapest option is Virgin Media.

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    What about pay per view events?

    Occasionally major sporting events come up that are not included in standard sports packages, common pay per view events include:

    • Boxing title fights
    • MMA events
    • WWE wrestling main events

    If you wish to view these pay-per-view events through your TV box, you will normally need to contact your TV provider to do so and will have to pay a once-off fee.

    You don’t usually have to be a sports customer to order pay-per-view events, but you will need to have an active TV subscription.

    Can you stream any sports for free?

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    Streaming content that you would normally have to pay for, including live sport is usually illegal and best avoided.

    However, some providers do offer online players like the RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Player which are free and completely legal.

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