This is a list of current high definition channels that are available in Ireland, those coming in the future and those that have ceased broadcasting.
All HD channels in Ireland broadcast at 1080i.
There are currently two channels available to Saorsat viewers, three channels available to Saorview viewers, one-hundred-and-twelve channels available to Sky Ireland viewers and sixty-five channels available to Virgin Media Ireland viewers on their respective EPGs.
HD channels
editChannel name | Content | Type | Owner/parent company | Launch date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Al Jazeera English HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Al Jazeera Media Network | 2016/11/03 |
Alibi HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | UKTV (BBC Studios) | 2012/07/03 |
Arirang TV HD | 100% HD | Independent | Korea International Broadcasting Foundation | 2016/09/26 |
BBC One Northern Ireland HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC Northern Ireland | 2012/10/24 |
BBC Two HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC | 2013/03/26 |
BBC Two Northern Ireland HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC Northern Ireland | 2023/01/05 |
BBC Three HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC | 2022/05/17 |
BBC Four HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC | 2013/12/10 |
Bloomberg HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Bloomberg L.P. | 2017/03/01 |
Boomerang HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2015/06/24 |
Cartoon Network HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2011/09/14 |
CBBC HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC | 2013/12/10 |
CBeebies HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | BBC | 2013/12/10 |
CNBC Europe HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | NBCUniversal | 2019/03/01 |
Channel 4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2012/03/28 |
CNN International HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2016/06/28 |
Colors HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Viacom 18 | 2017/02/14 |
Comedy Central HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/Sky) | 2010/08/09 |
Create and Craft HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Hochanda Global Ltd | 2019/09/23 |
Crime + Investigation HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/Sky) | 2008/11/05 |
Cúla4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Teilifís na Gaeilge | 2023/09/08 |
Daystar HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | Daystar Television Network | 2015/11/23 |
Discovery HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Discovery EMEA (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2006/05/22 |
E4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2009/12/14 |
Eurosport 1 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Discovery EMEA (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2012/07/25 |
Eurosport 2 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Discovery EMEA (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2012/09/03 |
Film4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2013/09/02 |
France 24 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | France Médias Monde | 2018/06/28 |
GB News HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | All Perspectives Ltd | 2021/06/13 |
Gold HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | UKTV (BBC Studios) | 2017/10/02 |
HobbyMaker HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Gemporia Craft | 2023/10/30 |
Ideal World HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Ideal World | 2024/06/24 |
ITV1 HD[n 1] | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | ITV plc | 2008/06/07 |
LFCTV HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | Liverpool F.C. | 2014/11/04 |
More4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2013/02/04 |
MTA1 World HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | MTA International | 2022/10/27 |
MTV HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Paramount Networks UK & Australia | 2012/02/13 |
MUTV HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Manchester United F.C. | 2014/07/14 |
National Geographic HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Disney Channels Worldwide) | 2006/05/22 |
Nat Geo Wild HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Disney Channels Worldwide) | 2009/04/01 |
NHK World HD | 100% HD | Independent | NHK | 2011/05/09 |
Nick Jr. HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Nickelodeon UK (Paramount Networks UK & Australia/Sky) | 2016/07/05 |
Nickelodeon HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Nickelodeon UK (Paramount Networks UK & Australia/Sky) | 2010/10/05 |
PCNE Chinese HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Phoenix Television | 2021/09/30 |
Premier Sports 1 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | Premier Media Broadcasting Ltd | 2019/08/01 |
Premier Sports 2 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | Premier Media Broadcasting Ltd | 2019/08/01 |
Quest HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Discovery EMEA (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2018/08/03 |
QVC HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | QVC UK | 2022/04/04 |
QVC Style HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | QVC UK | 2022/04/04 |
Racing TV HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Racing UK Ltd | 2016/03/07 |
RTÉ One HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Raidió Teilifís Éireann | 2013/12/16 |
RTÉ2 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Raidió Teilifís Éireann | 2011/05/26 |
S4C HD[n 1] | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | S4C Authority | 2016/06/06 |
Sky Atlantic HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2011/02/01 |
Sky Arts HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2006/05/22 |
Sky Cinema Action HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/10/08 |
Sky Cinema Animation HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2020/07/23 |
Sky Cinema Comedy HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/10/15 |
Sky Cinema Drama HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/10/08 |
Sky Cinema Family HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/10/15 |
Sky Cinema Greats HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/10/08 |
Sky Cinema Hits HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2006/05/22 |
Sky Cinema Premiere HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/03/20 |
Sky Cinema Sci Fi & Horror HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2008/10/15 |
Sky Cinema Select HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2009/10/26 |
Sky Cinema Thriller HD | 100% HD[n 2] | Simulcast | Sky | 2006/05/22 |
Sky Comedy HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2020/01/27 |
Sky Crime HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2019/10/01 |
Sky Documentaries HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2020/05/27 |
Sky History HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/Sky) | 2006/10/26 |
Sky History 2 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/Sky) | 2020/05/27 |
Sky Kids HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | Sky | 2023/02/13 |
Sky Max HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2021/09/01 |
Sky Mix HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2023/10/18 |
Sky Nature HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2020/05/27 |
Sky News HD | 100% HD | Simulcast | Sky | 2010/05/06 |
Sky Sci-Fi HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2009/01/26 |
Sky Showcase HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2021/09/01 |
Sky Sports Action HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports Arena HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports Box Office HD | 100% HD | Simulcast | Sky | 2015/04/02 |
Sky Sports Cricket HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports F1 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2012/03/09 |
Sky Sports Football HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports Golf HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports Main Event HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports Mix HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2016/08/24 |
Sky Sports News HD | 100% HD | Simulcast | Sky | 2010/08/23 |
Sky Sports Premier League HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2017/07/18 |
Sky Sports Racing HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky/Arena Racing Company | 2019/01/01 |
Sky Sports Tennis HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2024/02/11 |
Sky Witness HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sky | 2018/08/06 |
Sony Entertainment Television HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sony Pictures Networks | 2017/08/01 |
Sony Max HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Sony Pictures Networks | 2017/08/01 |
STV HD[n 1] | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | STV Group plc | 2014/04/28 |
TG4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Teilifís na Gaeilge | 2012/10/02 |
TG4 +1 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Teilifís na Gaeilge | 2023/09/08 |
TJC HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | The Jewellery Channel Ltd | 2021/03/15 |
TLC HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Discovery EMEA (Warner Bros. Discovery) | 2013/04/30 |
TNT Sports 1 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe | 2013/08/01 |
TNT Sports 2 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe | 2013/08/01 |
TNT Sports 3 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe | 2015/08/01 |
TNT Sports 4 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe | 2009/08/03 |
TNT Sports Box Office HD | 100% HD | Independent | Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe | 2018/04/17 |
TNT Sports Box Office 2 HD | 100% HD | Independent | Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe | 2019/11/04 |
TRT World HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Turkish Radio and Television Corporation | 2017/05/02 |
U&Dave HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | UKTV (BBC Studios) | 2011/10/10 |
U&W HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | UKTV (BBC Studios) | 2011/10/12 |
U&Yesterday HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | UKTV (BBC Studios) | 2022/08/08 |
Utsav Gold HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Star India | 2017/12/06 |
Utsav Plus HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Star India | 2012/07/05 |
UTV HD[n 1] | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | ITV plc | 2010/10/05 |
Virgin Media One HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2015/08/11 |
Virgin Media Two HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2017/01/09 |
Virgin Media Three HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2017/01/09 |
Virgin Media Four HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2022/08/24 |
Virgin Media More HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2022/04/12 |
Virgin Media Extra 1 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2018/09/18 |
Virgin Media Extra 2 HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Simulcast | Virgin Media Television | 2018/09/18 |
WION HD | HD/upscaled SD mix | Independent | Zee Media Corporation | 2021/03/15 |
See also
editNotes
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- "Saorview". Saorview.
- "Sky+HD TV Channels". British Sky Broadcasting.
- "Television products from Virgin Media Ireland". Virgin Media Ireland.
- "Sky Channels". SES Astra.
- "Channel Line-up". Eutelsat.
- "LinowSat". LinowSat.