RTE racing coup

RTÉ Television have secured live British horse racing rights for the next three years ensuring that all major cross-channel racing festivals, including Cheltenham and Aintree Grand National, will be broadcast exclusively live on RTÉ Television until at least 2009.

RTE racing coup

In the New Year, RTÉ Television will also announce details of an extension to its Irish racing coverage.

Head Of Sport Glen Killane said: “This is great news for RTÉ Sport and for racing fans in Ireland. As competition increases in the marketplace it’s gratifying for RTÉ Television to continue to deliver such a comprehensive racing package to the widest possible audience in Ireland free-to-air.”

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