New television station will go head-to-head with TV3 and RTÉ

A CONSORTIUM of investors has pumped e14 million into a television station due to launch this year.

Channel 6, an entertainment station aimed at 15 to 35-year-olds, is to due to begin broadcasting later in the spring.

The station is backed by former TV3 executive Michael Murphy and Aegis media group chief executive in Ireland Pat Donnelly.