Sky deal

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When mum is the word: Baz Ashmawy on future projects

They’ve called time on 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy, but while Baz Ashmawy has other TV projects in the pipeline, he’s determined to work with his mother Nancy again – it’s just not the same without her, he tells Esther McCarthy

business

British government to decide on 21st Century Fox bid for Sky by June 13

business

Comcast announces rival Sky takeover bid of £22bn

business

Sky shares soar amid takeover interest from Comcast and Fox

business

Disney snap up slice of Murdoch empire with £39bn takeover of 21st Century Fox entertainment assets

business

Sky points to Premier League costs as operating profit down 11% to £1.01bn

Peter McKenna defends GAA’s Sky deal

GAA commercial director Peter McKenna has rejected criticism of the Sky Sports broadcasting deal and the recent decision to extend it by five years.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Joe Brolly apologises to presenter Rachel Wyse amid Sky sexism row

RTE’s Joe Brolly is in hot water after making a "crass" comment about Sky presenter Rachel Wyse.

Wed, 21 May, 2014

FAI gain member support for Sky deal

Football Association of Ireland delegates voted unanimously in favour of the sale of rights to home internationals for the next four years to BSkyB at their AGM this evening.

Sat, 20 Jul, 2002

Taoiseach hopes for no legal action with FAI

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is hoping that an amicable solution can be found to resolve the FAI's situation with coverage of home international soccer games.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2002

Ahern to outline protected coverage of games

The Minister of Communications has stated that there is a good chance that Ireland’s home soccer matches will be on terrestrial television.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2002

Ahern sounds warning over Sky football deal

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today signalled his intent to take legal action, if necessary, to keep live coverage of Ireland’s home international soccer matches on terrestrial TV.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2002

FAI: RTE market dominance makes development difficult

The FAI has promised to discuss the Government's proposed resolution to stop Sky Sports secure exclusive rights to the live broadcast of Ireland's home football internationals.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Govt proposes solution to FAI-Sky deal

The Government has reportedly put a proposal to the FAI that would allow Ireland’s home internationals to be screened on free-to-air terrestrial television.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Government begin discussions with FAI

The FAI have begun their meeting with the Taoiseach.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

FAI must remember the taxpayer, says Harney

The Tanaiste is insisting that soccer matches should not be confined to Sky television.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Ahern to meet footie officials over Sky deal

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is meeting the Football Association of Ireland today for talks about its decision to sell the rights to home international matches to Sky TV in a multi-million pound four year deal.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002