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Irish TV - gone?

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    #152
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,502 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    Stasi 2.0 wrote: »
    Bizzarely even though the channel is no longer broadcasting it still has an LCN on the Freesat EPG :confused:
    It's still broadcasting FTA, just checked here.


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    #153
    The Cush
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    liam7831 wrote: »
    Foster and Allens Christmas show was on a few days ago ...

    Credits on that programme rolled just now.


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    #154
    Autosport
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    I loved it when the showed the Rally of Ireland


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    #155
    lertsnim
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    Stasi 2.0 wrote: »
    Bizzarely even though the channel is no longer broadcasting it still has an LCN on the Freesat EPG :confused:

    Laois County Matters Christmas is currently showing so it is still broadcasting.


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    #156
    h7nlrp2v0g5u48
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    The half door is on now followed by Athletics gold 2014. It'all repeats now so removal from the Sky epg musn't be far away now.


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    #157
    Stasi 2.0
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    The Cush wrote: »
    It's still broadcasting FTA, just checked here.

    Apologies box was playing up . Rebooted and Irish TV back.


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    #158
    tomwaits48
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    how is this station still broadcasting? anyone know what the story is? did they not shut up shop before Christmas? are they taking new advertising bookings?


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    #159
    JDxtra
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    tomwaits48 wrote: »
    how is this station still broadcasting? anyone know what the story is? did they not shut up shop before Christmas? are they taking new advertising bookings?
    Whoever handles their playout system just hasn't pulled the plug on it yet.


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    #160
    Stasi 2.0
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    May as well keep it going until the transmission providers pull the plug ?


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    #161
    h7nlrp2v0g5u48
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    tomwaits48 wrote: »
    how is this station still broadcasting? anyone know what the story is? did they not shut up shop before Christmas? are they taking new advertising bookings?
    I suppose their carraige deal with Sky has some time to run and when that's up Sky will pull the plug. Or maybe they are trying to sell the lucrative epg slot and are allowed to keep broadcasting until that happens.


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    #162
    JDxtra
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    Cara Embarrassed Pumpernickel wrote: »
    I suppose their carraige deal with Sky has some time to run and when that's up Sky will pull the plug. Or maybe they are trying to sell the lucrative epg slot and are allowed to keep broadcasting until that happens.

    The receivers may be keeping it going for the purposes of retaining the EPG slot for a future sale.


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    #163
    Clonsk
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Clonsk


    Good point about slot on Sky platform. Regardless of 'niche' interest in Irishtv channel, the tv company produced hours of film relative to own productions and utilised other outside production companies. Sure to be some great material especially for future historical purposes. Still bemused with lack of information or feedback from all previous directors regardless of financial scenario. Wondering if the produced broadcast material are assets of the company been realised! Have not heard that assets are for sale by receiver!


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    #164
    jrmb
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    Their material has all been acquired the the Irish Post newspaper in GB

    http://irishpost.co.uk/irish-post-acquires-digital-and-intellectual-property-assets-of-diaspora-broadcaster-irish-tv/


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    #165
    Clonsk
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Clonsk


    Well done Irish Post! A quick and shrewd move after demise of IrishTV? Worth watching progress,


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    #166
    The Parish Priest.
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    The Irish post themselves came on the verge of closure about 4 years ago.


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    #167
    Thargor
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    Even if they got it for a bargain price what are they going to do with it?


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    #168
    Clonsk
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Clonsk


    If the purchase price is solely relative to post production TV material rather than maintaining Sky slot and TV running requirements, they could always use the material on other communication mechanisms such as facebook, youtube, etc... What will be interesting is to see if the Irish Post decide to produce new material for ONLINE purposes or even utilise another existing TV satellite platform for limited time periods. The Irish Post may be able to attain a greater corporate advertisement market especially as the paper is based in the UK.


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    #169
    PacMan
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    There are only so many County matters programmes that one can watch.
    Six One news, TV3 news, Tonight with Vincent browne, Primetime, fair City, these are the types of shows that expats would like to watch.
    Yes they are available for a time on the RTE / TV3 players etc, but it would be good and profitable to have them in satellite tv


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    #170
    Clonsk
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    PacMan wrote: »
    There are only so many County matters programmes that one can watch.
    Six One news, TV3 news, Tonight with Vincent browne, Primetime, fair City, these are the types of shows that expats would like to watch.
    Yes they are available for a time on the RTE / TV3 players etc, but it would be good and profitable to have them in satellite tv

    Totally agree. Irishtv product was over orientated to local news and county developments. Balance of broadcasting needed improvement. In a new instant communication world, expat diaspora would appreciate getting to know what is happening in Ireland on a daily basis with some entertainment added. food for thought for Irish post!


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    #171
    h7nlrp2v0g5u48
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    I hope they rebrand the whole channel and but the funds in to decent content that will attract propper advertising revenue not that cheap unprofessional advertising that shows jimmy down the road selling tractors or combine harvestores.


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    #172
    Clonsk
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Clonsk


    Should Irish Post venture utilise a Satellite TV platform especially in the UK, it should only do so with a professional advertisement package with more universal appeal to a greater audience. However, there should still be a place for a Small operator to be able to facilitate an opportunity to advertise on a tv platform in some way only if financially practicable and potentially of financial benefit. Most likely that Irish Post version of Irishtv at outset may be more concentrative on ONLINE programming and utilising some material from the defunct Irishtv channel. We will wait and see!


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    #173
    Stasi 2.0
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    PacMan wrote: »
    Six One news, TV3 news, Tonight with Vincent browne, Primetime, fair City, these are the types of shows that expats would like to watchv
    Not sure about TV3 news or Fair City but would RTE/TV3 be willing to flog overseas rights to these programmes for a reasonable sum ?


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    #174
    godfrey
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    Clonsk wrote: »
    Good point about slot on Sky platform. Regardless of 'niche' interest in Irishtv channel, the tv company produced hours of film relative to own productions and utilised other outside production companies. Sure to be some great material especially for future historical purposes. Still bemused with lack of information or feedback from all previous directors regardless of financial scenario. Wondering if the produced broadcast material are assets of the company been realised! Have not heard that assets are for sale by receiver!

    They had very little in the way of physical assets. All the production teams bought their own equipnment, live programmes/shows were facilitated by OB companies, and a lot of the more recent material still going out has not been paid for.

    The reason you're still seeing pictures is that transmission was paid in advance and the term has not yet expired. It's all automated, no 'person' is pressing play.

    g


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    #175
    Clonsk
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Clonsk


    Interesting point relative to programme material. There were details in media outlets of outside broadcasters not been paid for providing ongoing material on a weekly basis to irishtv. The perceived inference from Irish Post is that they would be utilising material previously shown by Irishtv. No actual breakdown of this advised 'intellectual material' et al. No details on financial payments either. May learn more in coming days.


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    #176
    sligojoek
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    Last summer they covered a car show here in the village. I was only able to be there for a short while and didn't see everything on display. I hoped it would be shown on Sligo county matters. As far as I know it never aired. With a bit of luck the new owners might resurrect it.


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    #177
    gammygils
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    liam7831 wrote: »
    Foster and Allens Christmas show was on a few days ago ...
    Preceded by a repeat of the All-ireland Masters Football Final Replay with the worst Commentator I've ever heard. It was actually funny! Which was why I kept watching!


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    #178
    donkeykong5
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    gammygils wrote: »
    liam7831 wrote: »
    Foster and Allens Christmas show was on a few days ago ...
    Preceded by a repeat of the All-ireland Masters Football Final Replay with the worst Commentator I've ever heard. It was actually funny! Which was why I kept watching!
    What channel ?


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    #179
    gammygils
    Registered Users Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭gammygils


    Eh? Irish TV (Channel 190 on Sky) :pac:


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    #180
    afatbollix
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    Play out was done near London by a company called Arqiva. They run 350 channels from one room so it doesn't cost anything to play out this channel. I got to visit it before Christmas and it's very impressive. All they need is 4 people 24/7 to run the channels. They also provide all playout, Fibre and Uplink so it's them who is keeping it alive. As it doesn't cost them much to run, the way they look at it is that if they keep it on air they might find a buyer who will pay the bill.


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    #181
    Clonsk
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Clonsk


    gammygils wrote: »
    Eh? Irish TV (Channel 190 on Sky) :pac:

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