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Originally Posted by Media Boy
We can only get the RTE Radio Channels that broadcast in the UK on other networks. As far as I know only the following are broadcasting in the UK:
-RTÉ 2fm
-RTÉ lyric fm
-RTÉ Radio 1 (Also Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
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The only RTÉ channel officially broadcasting to the UK is RTÉ Radio 1 (LW) - presumably the reason for Telewest taking this channel.
There's no reason why VM should be restricted by RTÉ's legacy arrangements with Sky. All RTÉ radio channels are now available on Saorsat and Saorview, RTÉ has chosen not to incur the additional expense of simulcasting on Astra / Sky. It's debatable whether they will choose to continue simulcasting the channels you have mentioned on Sky when their current contract expires.
RTÉ geo-restricts any content not intended to reach the UK on their on-line RTÉ Player / RTÉ Radioplayer - The digital radio channels are made available to UK listeners, which is why I suggested that you include them for completeness. Ultimately, it's your decision. In all probability, VM will either continue to carry RTÉ Radio 1 without adding any other channels or it will drop the channel completely. Not a big deal considering they are all available on-line in any event.