Sky’s Irish service to take on RTÉ

RTÉ FACES a major new challenge for viewers with the launch today of satellite channel Sky News Ireland.

It may be a new service but the familiar face of presenter Gráinne Seoige, who began her career at TG4 and then TV3, is intended to lure people to Sky News Ireland as the battle for viewers commences.

The dedicated news station is kicking off with just two evening bulletins at 7pm and 10pm but it says there are more dimensions to its service.