BSkyB secures Premier League rights in Ireland

BSkyB has secured live rights to English Premier League football in Ireland for the next three seasons. 

Sky has secured 116 live matches per year for the 2013-16 seasons. Sky has been awarded live rights across all platforms, including satellite, cable, IPTV, online and mobile.

“These rights mean that Sky Sports remains the home of the Barclays Premier League in Ireland. With more live matches than ever before, our Irish viewers can enjoy an unrivalled choice of the biggest and best games across Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoons and Monday nights,” said Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports.