Ireland's TV landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Between Sky Sports subscriptions, Virgin Media packages, and streaming services, Irish households are spending more than ever on television. IPTV offers a compelling alternative — giving Irish viewers access to every channel they want, including domestic Irish TV, UK broadcasts, sports, and international content, all from one affordable subscription.
Irish Channels Available on IPTV
Staying connected to home is a priority for Irish viewers — whether based in Ireland or living abroad. Smooth Stream carries the full range of Irish domestic channels:
- RTÉ One and RTÉ2 — Ireland's national public broadcaster
- TG4 — Irish language channel with sport, drama, and documentaries
- Virgin Media One, Two, Three & Four
- Sky Atlantic Ireland, Sky One Ireland
- RTÉjr — children's programming
- Euronews and international news channels
GAA on IPTV: All-Ireland Championships & Club Matches
The GAA is the heartbeat of Irish sport, and for Irish fans living abroad, watching Championship hurling and football is non-negotiable. Smooth Stream includes RTÉ and TG4 — the primary GAA broadcasters — giving you full access to the All-Ireland Senior Championships, League matches, and club competitions live in HD. GAAGO international streams are also accessible via supported devices.
Premier League & European Football for Irish Fans
Football is massive in Ireland, and Sky Sports Ireland carries the same Premier League, Champions League, and Europa League content as its UK counterpart. With Smooth Stream, you get:
- Sky Sports Ireland — all channels including Main Event and Premier League
- TNT Sports — Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup
- Virgin Media Sport — selected Premier League and Irish football
- beIN Sports — La Liga, Serie A, international matches
- RTE Sport — Six Nations, FAI Cup, Irish national team fixtures
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See plansSix Nations Rugby on Irish IPTV
Ireland has become one of the most successful rugby nations in the world, and Six Nations coverage is a must-have. RTÉ and Virgin Media broadcast the Six Nations free-to-air in Ireland — and both are included in a Smooth Stream subscription. Autumn internationals and the Rugby World Cup on Sky Sports are also accessible.
Horse Racing: Ireland's National Sport
Horse racing has a unique place in Irish culture. The Cheltenham Festival, Irish Grand National, and Galway Races are broadcast across RTÉ, Virgin Media, and Racing TV. All of these channels are available via Smooth Stream, with international racing feeds from the UK, France, and beyond also included.
Perfect for the Irish Diaspora
There are an estimated 3 million Irish-born people living abroad across the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and Europe. Staying connected to RTÉ, TG4, GAA, and Irish news is easier than ever with Smooth Stream. Regardless of where you are in the world, your subscription gives you full access to Irish domestic channels — just as if you were sitting at home in Dublin or Cork.
Pricing for Irish Viewers
Sky Sports in Ireland starts at €22/month on top of a base package. Virgin Media Sport and Entertainment packages run to €60–€80/month on 12-month contracts. Smooth Stream costs from just £14.99/month (~€18) with flexible plans available and a free 24-hour trial to get you started.
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Whether you're in Dublin, Cork, or living abroad and missing home, Smooth Stream has you covered. Start your free trial today — no credit card required — and get instant access to RTÉ, TG4, GAA coverage, Sky Sports, and over 25,000 channels from around the world.