Irish digital terrestrial TV trial gets sporty

Setanta Ireland and Setanta Golf channels are to be added to the digital terrestrial television trial in Ireland, the Department of Communications said yesterday, the new announcement must come as a blow to the cable companies NTL and Chorus who are currently advertising with a focus on the two Setanta sports stations.

The NTL and Chorus parent company, UPC Ireland, has previously warned the government not to “jeopardise” commercial investments.