Ireland is a sports-obsessed nation, and between GAA, Premier League football, Six Nations rugby, and horse racing, there is rarely a weekend without something major on. The problem is the cost — Sky Sports Ireland, Virgin Media Sport, and various streaming add-ons can push monthly TV bills well past €70. IPTV consolidates every sports channel Irish fans need into one subscription at a fraction of that price.
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GAA: All-Ireland Championships on RTÉ and TG4
The GAA is the beating heart of Irish sport and the number one reason many Irish households maintain a TV subscription. Smooth Stream carries both RTÉ One and TG4, the two primary GAA broadcasters, giving you live coverage of:
- All-Ireland Senior Football Championship — from provincial rounds to the final
- All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship — the fastest field sport in the world
- National Football League and National Hurling League
- TG4 Ladies GAA — All-Ireland Ladies Football and Camogie
- Club championships and provincial finals
Premier League and European Football
Football is massive in Ireland, and Sky Sports Ireland and Virgin Media Sport share the biggest domestic and European fixtures. With Smooth Stream you get all of them:
- Sky Sports Ireland — Premier League, EFL Championship, Scottish Premiership
- Virgin Media Sport — selected Premier League and Europa League matches
- TNT Sports — Champions League, Europa League, Conference League
- beIN Sports — La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1
- RTÉ Sport — FAI Cup, League of Ireland, Republic of Ireland internationals
Six Nations Rugby and Autumn Internationals
Ireland have become one of the premier rugby nations in the world, and the Six Nations is one of the most watched sporting events on the Irish calendar. RTÉ and Virgin Media broadcast the Six Nations free-to-air in Ireland — both channels are fully accessible via Smooth Stream. Autumn internationals at the Aviva Stadium, the United Rugby Championship, and the British and Irish Lions tours are covered across Sky Sports and RTÉ.
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See plansHorse Racing: Cheltenham, the Grand National & the Galway Races
Horse racing is woven into Irish culture, and the Cheltenham Festival is arguably Ireland's biggest annual sporting event. Smooth Stream carries every channel that matters for racing fans:
- RTÉ — Cheltenham Festival coverage, Irish Grand National, Galway Races
- Virgin Media — selected Flat and National Hunt meetings
- Racing TV — daily UK and Irish racing, 24 hours a day
- At The Races — the second dedicated racing channel, covering meetings worldwide
- Sky Sports Racing — British Flat season, Royal Ascot, Epsom Derby
Boxing and MMA
Ireland has produced world-class boxers and MMA fighters for generations. Sky Sports Box Office events, TNT Sports boxing nights, and UFC events on TNT Sports and international feeds are all accessible via Smooth Stream. Katie Taylor, Kellie Harrington, and Irish UFC fighters feature regularly across these channels.
Cricket and Golf
Ireland's cricket team has grown rapidly since gaining Test status in 2017. Sky Sports Cricket broadcasts Ireland's home and away Test and ODI series. Golf coverage on Sky Sports Golf and Eurosport includes the Irish Open, the four Majors, the DP World Tour, and the Ryder Cup — all included in a Smooth Stream subscription.
Perfect for Irish Fans Living Abroad
With an estimated 3 million Irish-born people living outside Ireland, staying connected to GAA, rugby, and football is a priority for the diaspora. Smooth Stream works from anywhere in the world — whether you are in London, New York, Sydney, or Toronto, your Irish sports channels travel with you.
Start Watching Irish Sport for Less
Sky Sports Ireland alone costs €22/month on top of a base subscription. With Virgin Media Sport, RTÉ, TG4, and international channels all included, Smooth Stream represents exceptional value at just £14.99/month (~€18) with flexible plans available. Start your free 24-hour trial today — no credit card required.