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Sky and RTÉ have both secured a deal to broadcast the Republic of Ireland's football games.
Sky had originally agreed to pay £5.5 million for exclusive broadcast rights, but was forced into a joint deal after a court challenge from the national broadcaster RTÉ.
Under the new contract, which will see the pair pay around £1.6 million to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Sky will retain exclusive rights to senior and under-21 friendly games but will share flagship matches with RTÉ.
Niall Cogley, head of sport at RTÉ, said: "It’s been a difficult time for everyone involved, including Sky who entered a straightforward deal only to be hit with new legislation."
TV3 is expected to pay £1 million for a highlights package.
Sky had originally agreed to pay £5.5 million for exclusive broadcast rights, but was forced into a joint deal after a court challenge from the national broadcaster RTÉ.
Under the new contract, which will see the pair pay around £1.6 million to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), Sky will retain exclusive rights to senior and under-21 friendly games but will share flagship matches with RTÉ.
Niall Cogley, head of sport at RTÉ, said: "It’s been a difficult time for everyone involved, including Sky who entered a straightforward deal only to be hit with new legislation."
TV3 is expected to pay £1 million for a highlights package.