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Satellite FTA and foreign sports

  • 14-01-2019 10:08pm
    #1
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all, apologies if this has been asked before feel free to point me towards any thread that may help.

    Basically I want to get rid of Virgin Media (it's my 2019 resolution).

    Ideally I'd like to set up a nice FTA set up, I'm fairly handy at putting up the dish etc, that won't be a problem. I'm wondering is there a satellite/receiver that allows me to get the Irish/UK FTA channels as well as a foreign sub to watch football.

    I'm not concerned about recording shows on TV etc, it's mainly for being able to watch the big free to air events.

    All recommendations greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    mightybashful
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭mightybashful


    lordgoat wrote: »
    Hi all, apologies if this has been asked before feel free to point me towards any thread that may help.

    Basically I want to get rid of Virgin Media (it's my 2019 resolution).

    Ideally I'd like to set up a nice FTA set up, I'm fairly handy at putting up the dish etc, that won't be a problem. I'm wondering is there a satellite/receiver that allows me to get the Irish/UK FTA channels as well as a foreign sub to watch football.

    I'm not concerned about recording shows on TV etc, it's mainly for being able to watch the big free to air events.

    All recommendations greatly appreciated.

    What sports are you wanting to get?


  • #3
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    mightybashful wrote: »
    What sports are you wanting to get?

    Mainly football. Thanks


  • #4
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,062 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    What football exactly? If you’re not picky, and if you’re willing to take each month as it comes and not worry that it’ll probably close down in May/June, Eleven Sports is fairly cheap €7 and gives you nearly all La Liga and many Serie A fixtures.


  • #5
    whomitconcerns
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭whomitconcerns


    Depends on what country you want a sub for and what sports you want to watch. Then you pick a cam and/or receiver that's compatible.

    But if it's UK football your want then that's a big fat no.


  • #6
    lertsnim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,841 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Also be aware that you would be more than likely listening to matches in a foreign language, especially for the Premier League.


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  • #7
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,062 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    And just to give the warning before the thread goes down that road - there is no discussing reception of any service that does not offer its service in either Ireland or the UK


  • #8
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,048 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    Maybe you should ask in the Foreign Satellite section?
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=622
    For discussion of foreign satellite TV and channels.


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