Updated September 2026 by the StreamerATV team. Independent guide — not affiliated with any broadcaster or TV provider.
Quick answer: Virgin Media TV in Ireland includes the main Irish channels, popular UK channels and entertainment, documentary and kids channels, with sport and movies as paid add-ons. Separately, Virgin Media Television runs its own free channels — Virgin Media One, Two, Three and Four — which anyone can watch on Saorview or Virgin Media Play.
Two different things called “Virgin Media”
| Virgin Media TV (pay TV) | Virgin Media Television channels | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Cable/broadband TV service with a box | Free Irish TV channels |
| Cost | Monthly subscription | Free |
| Watch on | Virgin TV 360 box, TV Anywhere app | Saorview, Virgin Media Play, most pay TV |
Channels on Virgin Media TV
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Irish | RTÉ One, RTÉ2, TG4, Virgin Media channels |
| UK | BBC, ITV/UTV, Channel 4 and others (varies by package) |
| Sport (add-on) | Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Premier Sports, Racing TV |
| Movies (add-on) | Sky Cinema |
| Kids & documentary | Children's and factual channels |
Line-ups vary by package and change over time. Check virginmedia.ie for the exact channel list for your package.
Free sport on Virgin Media channels
Virgin Media One and Two show a lot of free sport, including selected League of Ireland matches, Ireland's Nations Championship rugby matches and Champions League games in 2026/27. See League of Ireland on TV and Ireland rugby on TV.
Compare packages in TV packages Ireland and read about the Virgin TV 360 box.
FAQ
Is Virgin Media One free?
Yes. Virgin Media One is free-to-air on Saorview and streams free on Virgin Media Play.
Does Virgin Media TV include Sky Sports?
Sky Sports is available as a paid add-on.
Where can I see the full Virgin Media channel list?
On virginmedia.ie, where the list is shown for each package.
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