Virgin Media set to air Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers clash

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The FAI have confirmed that Virgin Media will air the upcoming Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers next week.

The broadcaster will show the game on Virgin Media Two as a ‘one-off’ – with the FAI hopeful they will commit to showing more games down the line.

Live coverage will begin at 7.30pm with kick-off set for 7.45pm at Dalymount Park on April 7. 

“We are delighted to announce this broadcast with Virgin Media TV to add to the coverage provided by current partners RTÉ and TG4,” League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon said.

“With increased crowds and a great start to the season, it is important that as many people as possible get the opportunity to see live LOI football and Virgin Media’s coverage of such a big fixture will help us engage more fans than ever before.” 

FAI Commercial Director Sean Kavanagh added: “We are delighted that Virgin TV has decided to trial coverage of the LOI via this one-off game.

“We are hopeful this will lead to a wider commercial deal moving forward.

“Either way we are delighted that another major broadcast partner is expressing a proactive interest in the League of Ireland competition, and this augurs well for our future strategic plans for the League.”

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