Virgin Media to host Thursday night League of Ireland football for the first time

THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS; Virgin Media Television announce details of live League of Ireland coverage. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Virgin Media Television are set to host Thursday night League of Ireland football for the first time this May as part of the next three confirmed live TV broadcasts for the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division.

Drogheda United’s trip to the RSC to face Waterford will move to Thursday night on 23 May while league leaders Shelbourne visit Derry City and St. Patrick's Athletic in the two other live TV fixtures that will be shown on Virgin Media Two.

Earlier this year, Virgin Media announced it was doubling the number of live League of Ireland games in 2024, with 14 games now televised across the season.

Live coverage continues this very Monday evening with leaders Shelbourne hosting reigning champions Shamrock Rovers, live on Virgin Media Two from 7:30pm.

As part of the broadcast announcement, Derry City v Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium will now be played at 19:45 on Monday, 6 May.

Confirmed TV broadcasts on Virgin Media Two:

Derry City vs Shelbourne – Monday, 6 May, 19:45

St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne – Monday, 20 May, 19:45

Waterford vs Drogheda United – Thursday, 23 May, 19:45