TV Streaming in Ireland

A Censuswide survey reveals Ireland spends €967 million per year on streaming services. Adults pay an average of €22.57 monthly. Weekly viewing averages 11 hours and 37 minutes across the population. Millennials watch the most at 12 hours 6 minutes weekly, while Gen X watches the least at 11 hours 20 minutes.

Ireland ranks third-highest streaming nation in the world with 63.19% using streaming services, behind only Brazil (64.58%) and New Zealand (65.26%).

What TV Streaming Services Are Available in Ireland?

The most popular streaming services in Ireland are:

  • Netflix (56.89% market share)
  • Amazon Prime Video (20.22%)
  • Disney+ (19.88%)

Additional services available in Ireland include:

  • Now TV
  • Apple TV+
  • Hayu
  • Paramount+

Sky Ireland offers Sky Cinema and Sky Sports. Virgin Media resells Sky channels through their packages. Pure Telecom has rebranded their TV services as "Pure TV", offering Saorview channels, over 10,000 on-demand hours, and streaming access for €15 per month.

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How Much Is TV Streaming in Ireland?

Monthly costs may appear manageable individually but accumulate significantly. At an average of €22.57 monthly spend, most Irish subscribers have 2-3 services running simultaneously.

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What Do I Need To Access Streaming Services?

To get started with streaming, you will need:

  • A subscription to a streaming service
  • An internet-connected device
  • A strong broadband connection
  • A high or unlimited data allowance

Compatible devices include smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, computers, laptops, and game consoles. If your TV is not a smart TV, you can use external streaming devices such as:

  • Amazon Fire Stick
  • Apple TV
  • Google Chromecast
  • Roku media player
  • NOW box
  • Nvidia Shield TV

Are There Any Free Streaming Services?

Yes, there are free streaming options available in Ireland:

  • RTÉ Player: Offers RTÉ 1, RTÉ 2, RTÉjr, and RTÉ News. You will need a valid TV licence to watch live content.
  • Virgin Media Player: Provides access to Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, and Virgin Media Three for live and catch-up viewing.

Both services are available online and through their respective apps, making them accessible on most internet-connected devices.

Frequently Asked Questions About TV streaming in Ireland

Netflix is the most popular streaming service in Ireland with a 56.89% market share, followed by Amazon Prime Video (20.22%) and Disney+ (19.88%).
Irish adults spend an average of €22.57 per month on streaming services. Nationally, Ireland spends approximately €967 million per year on streaming subscriptions.
For standard definition streaming, 3-5 Mbps is sufficient. For HD streaming, you will need at least 5-10 Mbps. For 4K Ultra HD, 25 Mbps or more is recommended. Check your speeds with our broadband speed test.
Yes. RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Player are both free to use in Ireland. RTÉ Player offers RTÉ 1, RTÉ 2, RTÉjr, and RTÉ News. Virgin Media Player provides live and catch-up content from Virgin Media One, Two, and Three.
You can stream on smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, computers, laptops, and game consoles. If your TV is not a smart TV, you can use external devices such as Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, or NOW box.

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