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2024
- 24th October 2024 - Virgin Media, Dubliners’ #1 choice for broadband announces sponsorship of FM104’s hit breakfast show ‘The Strawberry Alarm Clock’
- 22nd August 2024 - It’s Playtime! As Virgin Media Television announces its brand-new streaming service, Virgin Media Play, and a schedule of fresh content for viewers to enjoy
- 17th June 2024 - Virgin Media further expands market reach adding 254,000 premises nationwide in deal with National Broadband Ireland (NBI)
- 14th February 2024 - Virgin Media Business to launch ‘Backing Business Community’ Campaign with support from the Tweeting Goddess
- 10th January 2024 - Virgin Media Park: It’s playtime as the Cork home of Munster Rugby is renamed
2023
- 14th December 2023 - Apple TV+ now available on Virgin Media
- 9th November 2023 - Get Your Game On! - The Virgin Media Red Friday Sale is here
- 18th October 2023 - Virgin Media Ireland and Sky Ireland Announce Landmark Wholesale Deal
- 15th June 2023 - Virgin Media are about to deliver 4,000 boxes of fibre (cereal) to homes across Kerry, Cork, and Donegal
- 2nd June 2023 - Virgin Media Television announce Virgin Mobile as the official sponsor of ‘Love Island’ Summer 2023
- 1st June 2023 - Virgin Media launches 2 Gigabit Full Fibre Broadband to 345,000 homes and businesses in Ireland
- 10th May 2023 - Virgin Media Television confirms broadcast of five free to air fixtures for 2023 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division Season
- 6th March 2023 - Minister Coveney officially opens Ireland's first esports academy
2022
- 22nd November 2022 - Virgin Media are taking over Turner’s Cross to host ‘A-Game’ for Ireland as football legends David Meyler and Stephanie Roche go head-to-head with Ireland’s top esports athletes
- 9th November 2022 - It’s Time to turn Black Friday Red! – The Virgin Media Red Friday Sale is here
- 27th October 2022 - Virgin Media announces wholesale deal with Vodafone Ireland
- 5th October 2022 - Virgin Media levels up by announcing partnership with global esports organisation, WYLDE
- 18th August 2022 - Virgin Media expands market reach adding 450,000 premises nationwide in SIRO network deal
- 3rd August 2022 - Virgin Media launches Sports Extra including BT Sport and Premier Sports
- 29th June 2022 - Winners of Virgin Media Discovers & Screen Ireland Short Film Competition revealed
- 2nd June 2022 - Virgin Media Television secures rights to UEFA Nations League, European Qualifiers to UEFA EURO 2024 and European Qualifiers to 2026 FIFA World Cup
- 1st June 2022 - €200,000 Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition announces shortlist of 10 emerging talents, in association with Screen Ireland
- 26th May 2022 - Amazing sale from Virgin Media offers free 40” Smart TV as well as great deals across TV, Broadband & Home Phone bundles
- 7th March 2022 - My Old School brings the curtain down on a truly wonderful 20th Anniversary Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
- 24th March 2022 - Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition, in association with Screen Ireland
- 7th March 2022 - My Old School brings the curtain down on a truly wonderful 20th Anniversary Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
- 6th March 2022 - Virgin Media Television launches News at 7pm with Caroline Twohig
- 21st February 2022 - Judges announced for 2022 Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition
- 7th February 2022 - Virgin Media commits to eliminating black spots around your home with the launch of their Wi-Fi Guarantee service
- 2nd February 2022 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival programme launch
- 25th January 2022 - An Cailín Ciúin to open Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2022
2021
- 10th December 2021 - Virgin Media offering Customers Free Movie Weekends this Christmas
- 30th November 2021 - The Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition in association with Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland is back and is on the lookout for fresh and fearless filmmakers
- 19th November 2021 - Virgin Mobile’s Red Hot Deals for Red Friday 2021
- 10th November 2021 - We’re turning Black Friday Red with the sale you’ve been searching for - Virgin Media’s Red Friday Sale
- 4th November 2021 - Virgin Media Ireland announces national fibre network upgrade
- 27th October 2021 - Virgin Media Business Team Up with Dublin Cycling Buddy App to promote Sustainable Commuting
- 27th October 2021 - Promoting diversity is a journey, not a tick box exercise
- 21st October 2021 - 1 in 5 Irish businesses invested over €100,000 in digital technology during pandemic – Research
- 11th October 2021 - Technology expert shares his top tips on how to stay safe online as part of Virgin Media’s cybersecurity awareness talk
- 14th September 2021 - Virgin Media partners with Google Ireland to successfully diversify digital ads revenue
- 6th September 2021 - YouTube Kids App launches on Virgin TV 360 Platform
- 2nd September 2021 - Virgin Media Business launches major marketing campaign to promote new innovative SD-WAN network solution for businesses across the country
- 25th August 2021 - Virgin Media Television launches its New Season Schedule with more entertainment, drama, true crime and top sport action than ever before
- 23rd August 2021 - Virgin Media Business launches innovative SD-WAN solution nationwide
- 17th August 2021 - Virgin Mobile opens up pre-orders for new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Galaxy Z Flip3 devices
- 3rd August 2021 - Virgin Media Ireland secures rights to UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League for the next three years
- 30th July 2021 - Virgin Media Ireland announces revenue increase of 3% to €224m for the half year to end June 2021
- 26th July 2021 - Liberty Global publishes 2020 corporate responsibility report
- 22nd July 2021 - Virgin Media’s Connections for Good campaign to support Ireland’s Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Sector
- 21st July 2021 - Consumers say they’ll answer Ireland’s Call – Virgin Media Research
- 24th June 2021 - The Big Interview with Taoiseach Micheál Martin airs tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media One
- 22nd June 2021 - Unmissable interview with Nigel Owens, MBE & Former International Rugby Union Referee on Ireland AM tomorrow
- 18th June 2021 - Virgin Media Business and Dublin City Council empowering local communities with superfast Wi-Fi supporting digital inclusion and engagement
- 15th June 2021 - Virgin Media Television confirm brand new entertaiment show ‘The Big Deal’ as filming begins
- 9th June 2021 - Online Activity surges forward and set to continue - Research
- 3rd June 2021 - Virgin Media’s Connections for Good Campaign to Showcase Pride for the Month of June
- 1st June 2021 - 5 Munster Businesses selected for Virgin Media’s €100,000 ‘Backing Business’ Initiative
- 28th May 2021 - An Irish Life Rarely Told by Rehan Ali & winner of Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition in association with Screen Ireland
- 27th May 2021 - Virgin Media Business announces partnership with Dublin City Council to deliver free superfast public WiFi in over 30 locations
- 18th May 2021 - VIRGIN MEDIA TELEVISION’S IRELAND AM SHOWCASES CORK BUSINESSES AS PART OF BACKING BUSINESS CAMPAIGN
- 18th May 2021 - Virgin Media’s Connections for Good campaign invites more experts to speak about well-being
- 14th May 2021 - Virgin Media’s Connections for Good campaign brings experts together to focus on well-being
- 14th May 2021 - Virgin Media Television’s Ireland AM will be live from Cork as part of new Munster-focused ‘Backing Business’ Initiative
- 13th May 2021 - Virgin Media and Young Social Innovators celebrate Excellence in Youth-led Innovation
- 13th May 2021 - Virgin Media to showcase their Broadband Superiority in new ‘What About the Future?’ Integrated Marketing Campaign
- 11th May 2021 - IRELAND:AM CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF BACKING BUSINESS IN LIMERICK
- 11th May 2021 - The Broadband Year in Review: Major Trends that Changed the Relationship between Irish life and the Internet Forever
- 10th May 2021 - Bigger push needed as 6 in 10 SMEs currently do not have an online sales capability
- 10th May 2021 - SIX NATIONS RUGBY ENTERS LONG FORM DISCUSSIONS WITH VIRGIN MEDIA TELEVISION AND RTÉ TO SHARE BROADCAST RIGHTS FOR ALL SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THE IRISH MARKET
- 7th May 2021 - Virgin Media Television’s Ireland AM is coming live from Limerick as part of new Munster-focused ‘Backing Business’ Initiative
- 4th May 2021 - €100,000 programme to support Munster businesses with Digital Transformation Packages
- 4th May 2021 - Virgin Media announce fantastic value deals across TV, Broadband & Home Phone bundles + Virgin Mobile as part of exclusive online Flash Sale
- 30th April 2021 - Virgin Media’s ‘Backing Business’ Initiative announces €100,000 programme to support Munster businesses with Digital Transformation Packages
- 21st April 2021 - Virgin Media marks Earth Day which unites people in Ireland and across the World in climate action
- 20th April 2021 - Coolest Projects competition now open for young Irish coders to enter
- 20th April 2021 - Virgin Media supports Ireland’s First Screenwriting Festival
- 16th April 2021 - Make sense of Covid healthcare with experts on Virgin Media Television
- 15th April 2021 - Virgin Mobile to remove Fair Usage Policy for Unlimited Customers for Life
- 14th April 2021 - Virgin Media Broadband usage hits 200 Million Gigabytes for the Month of March
- 14th April 2021 - Young Social Innovators Speak Out Virtual Tour kicks off
- 13th April 2021 - Virgin Media Television delivers Record Breaking Start to 2021
- 7th April 2021 - Virgin Media answers the call to upgrade remote Galway hotel with superfast broadband
- 30th March 2021 - Virgin Media Television’s Donate for Dementia campaign raises €1 million for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
- 26th March 2021 - Áine Ní Chaoindealbháin appointed Deputy Managing Director of Virgin Media Television
- 24th March 2021 - Giving Carbon the Cold Shoulder! - Virgin Media Ireland signs Business in the Community Ireland’s new Low Carbon Pledge
- 24th March 2021 - Virgin Media Business Launches High-capacity Backbone Network in Dublin Powered by Infinera’s XTM Series
- 22nd March 2021 - Virgin Media TV’s Sustainable Living Campaign to feature sustainability experts across Ireland AM, Elaine and The Six O’Clock Show
- 19th March 2021 - Virgin Media’s Sustainable Living Campaign continues with The Sustainable Life School, live on Ireland AM
- 18th March 2021 - Virgin Media’s Path Forward: Sustainable Living
- 18th March 2021 - Minari scoops Virgin Media Audience Award at the 2021 Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
- 14th March 2021 - Deadly Cuts brings the curtain down on hugely successful 2021
- 14th March 2021 - Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition Winners Announced
- 10th March 2021 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival announces Aer Lingus Discovery Award and Shorts Awards recipients
- 3rd March 2021 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival opens its first ever fully online programme with Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci and Harry Macqueen starring in Supernova
- 24th February 2021 - Virgin Media Discovers Competition Winners To Be Chosen This Friday
- 19th February 2021 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival announce exciting line up of new guests
- 19th February 2021 - Virgin Media Business takes home title of Best Business Broadband Provider at InBusiness Awards
- 10th February 2021 - Virgin Mobile to give Unlimited Data to all customers starting today
- 9th February 2021 - Virgin Media marks Safer Internet Day 2021 with special guests on Ireland AM and The Six O’ Clock Show
- 5th February 2021 - Virgin Media pledges to continue working with partners to help inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibility, respectfully, critically and creatively
- 3rd February 2021 - Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci, Steve McQueen confirmed for online events at Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
- 28th January 2021 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival announce an exclusive in conversation event with iconic filmmaker Steve McQueen as part of fully online Festival
- 25th January 2021 - Virgin Media Broadband Customers consumed 84% more information in December 2020 than pre-COVID-19
- 20th January 2021 - Virgin Media providing Ireland’s Greenest Broadband as it expands partnership with Energia
- 18th January 2021 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2021 announces Exciting programme of 40 Short Films, its largest programme to date
- 13th January 2021 - €150,000 Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition selects 10 promising new development submissions In Association with Screen Ireland
- 5th January 2021 - Start the New Year off with amazing Value-Packed Deals from Virgin Media
2020
- 31st December 2020 - Virgin Media customers have blockbuster broadband usage month in November
- 11th December 2020 - Virgin Media Television’s ‘Ireland AM’ is bringing its #Backing Business campaign to Kilkenny
- 11th December 2020 - Minister Hackett welcomes Virgin Media’s renewed Low Carbon commitment as group announces Tree Planting Partnership with VEON Forestry
- 4th December 2020 - Virgin Media Television’s ‘Ireland AM’ broadcasts Backing Business campaign from Cork
- 2nd December 2020 - Virgin Media and Young Social Innovators join forces to transform lives
- 24th November 2020 - Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition in association with Screen Ireland - Deadline for Submissions is Midnight on Monday 30th of November 2020
- 13th November 2020 - Judges announced for Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition
- 12th November 2020 - Virgin Media is turning Black Friday Red with Outstanding Offers
- 6th November 2020 - Virgin Media Secures 100% Renewable Energy Supply with Naturgy Ireland
- 5th November 2020 - Virgin Media now offering Gigabit broadband speeds across the entire Island of Ireland - covering almost 1.4 Million homes
- 3rd November 2020 - Creative Collective ALLKinds to showcase artwork created during Covid-19 restrictions
- 2nd November 2020 - Online shopping surge to continue as buying patterns change – Research
- 22nd October 2020 - Virgin Media in association with Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland announce €150,000 prize fund for film makers
- 20th October 2020 - Virgin Media wins Customer Experience Award at AIM Awards 2020
- 15th October 2020 - Women’s Inspire Network continues to offer support to members through challenging times
- 8th October 2020 - Average online monthly spend hits €245 - Research
- 8th October 2020 - Thurles’ Horse & Jockey Hotel adapts to ever-changing challenges whilst still delivering core values of tradition, passion and warmth
- 5th October 2020 - Virgin Media to ‘Bring On Amazing’ with major integrated marketing campaign to launch new Virgin TV 360 Platform
- 1st October 2020 - Bring On Amazing - Virgin TV 360 from Virgin Media is here
- 25th September 2020 - Dublin- based High Calibre Collective to feature on Ireland AM as part of Virgin Media #BackingBusiness campaign
- 17th September 2020 - Kells-based Wheelkidz to feature on Ireland AM tomorrow as part of Virgin Media #BackingBusiness campaign
- 11th September 2020 - Cork business Declim Ltd. secures feature on Ireland AM as part of Virgin Media #BackingBusiness campaign
- 10th September 2020 - Monaghan-based Lennon Lines secures feature on Ireland AM tomorrow as part of Virgin Media #BackingBusiness campaign
- 1st September 2020 - Virgin Media is Ireland’s Fastest Broadband Provider and In-Home Wi-Fi Network for fourth year in a row
- 20th August 2020 - Virgin Media switches on 1 Gigabit Broadband network covering almost 1 Million homes across Ireland, available immediately from today
- 4th August 2020 - Up to 70% of people say they will take COVID Vaccine / High download rates for Tracker App - Research
- 29th July 2020 - Virgin Media Research shows broadband boost for health and wellbeing during crisis
- 20th July 2020 - Virgin Media is bringing Ireland AM, Elaine, The Six O’Clock Show and The Tonight Show to Limerick
- 17th July 2020 - Over 160 Businesses supported by Virgin Media Backing Business Campaign to date
- 13th July 2020 - Virgin Media's Muireann O'Connell urges the Irish nation to back local businesses
- 9th July 2020 - Virgin Media Ireland appoints Paul Higgins as new Vice-President of Commercial
- 9th July 2020 - Over 2 million TV views of Irish SME adverts as part of Virgin Media’s €1 Million support fund
- 19th June 2020 - Cork Based jewellers 'Claddagh Design' to get a boost from featuring on Virgin Media Television as part of €1 Million support
- 19th June 2020 - Dublin-based 'The College of Progressive Education' to get a boost from featuring on Virgin Media Television as part of €1 Million support
- 19th June 2020 - Waterford-Based 'The Book Resort' to get a boost from featuring on Virgin Media Television as part of €1 Million support
- 17th June 2020 - New Irish SMEs to get a boost from featuring on Virgin Media Television as part of €1 Million support
- 12th June 2020 - Three new Irish SMEs benefit from Virgin Media’s €1 Million support fund boosting businesses nationwide
- 4th June 2020 - Virgin Mobile’s Favourite Offer is Back – Unlimited Mobile for €5 a month for 5 months for EVERYONE
- 29th May 2020 - Irish SMEs benefit from new Virgin Media Ireland €1 Million support fund boosting businesses nationwide
- 25th May 2020 - Virgin Media Ireland launches €1 Million support fund to boost businesses nationwide
- 22nd May 2020 - Virgin Mobile Launch Best Ever SIM-Only deal
- 6th May 2020 - Paul Farrell named Managing Director of Virgin Media Television
- 27th April 2020 - Virgin Media Television to air all episodes of viewers favourite ‘Red Rock’
- 24th April 2020 - Virgin Media Television Managing Director announces intention to leave the business this Summer
- 23rd April 2020 - Virgin Media’s Top Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe Online
- 23rd April 2020 - Virgin Mobile lifts Data, Call and Text limits for all customers
- 22nd April 2020 - Virgin Media One’s ‘Ireland AM’ launches #BackingBusiness
- 17th April 2020 - Virgin Media gifting TV customers 9 of its most popular entertainment channels at no extra cost
- 16th April 2020 - Virgin Media Gives Viewers the FREEDOM to Access to some of the best Movies On Demand Including Frozen II, LE Mans'66, Knives Out and The Joker
- 9th April 2020 - Virgin Media Ireland’s new ad captures Connections that Matter
- 27th March 2020 - No Strings Attached – Virgin Media’s 30-Day TV, Mobile and Super-Fast Broadband contracts offer amazing flexibility
- 24th March 2020 - Virgin Media COVID-19 Update
- 12th March 2020 - Virgin Mobile Launches Its ‘Bigger than Big’ Mobile Offer – Unlimited Mobile for €15 for 12 Months
- 9th March 2020 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2020 Announces Awards Winners
- 6th March 2020 - Virgin Media Launches Its Vision of ‘Connected Smart Homes for All’ With National Campaign
- 13th February 2020 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival unique events and additional special guests
- 11th February 2020 - Virgin Media supports this year’s Safer Internet Day campaign “Together for a better internet”
- 10th February 2020 - Internet sites containing Child Abuse Material to be blocked 10th February 2020
- 29th January 2020 - ‘The Tonight Show Leaders’ Debate’ airs on Virgin Media One tomorrow night
- 21st January 2020 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2020 announces its full programme
- 20th January 2020 - Virgin Media Television confirms details of Live Election 2020 Debates
- 13th January 2020 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2020 announces First Frame, Fantastic Flix and the Festival’s first Dog Friendly Screening
- 9th January 2020 - Virgin Media Television Launches Spring 2020 Programming Schedule
- 7th January 2020 - Say hello to 2020 with Virgin Media’s new ‘Leave Nothing Behind’ Sale
- 17th December 2019 - Multi-award winning film maker Charlie Kaufman, stunning new Irish films and epic Women Make Film documentary to feature in Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
- 4th December 2019 - Virgin Media unveils Smart Home Experience and upgrades Smart Home Complete Pack
- 4th December 2019 - 60% of Irish consumers plan to purchase smart home devices over the next 12 months
- 18th November 2019 - Virgin Media scores a ‘hat trick’ – winning Best Customer Experience for third successive year
- 14th November 2019 - Red is the new Black at Virgin Media
- 25th October 2019 - Virgin Media Sport pundits bound for Dundalk with Off the Ball LIVE
- 10th October 2019 - Discover the thrill of a Virgin Media Smart Home
- 24th Sep 2019 - Virgin Media Television confirms 300 hours of additional live Irish programming
- 6th Sep 2019 - Virgin Media bundles come loaded with Ultrafast Connectivity
- 29th Aug 2019 - Virgin Media Television’s new season launch
- 21st Aug 2019 - ‘Innocent Boy’ Wins Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition
- 19th Aug 2019 - Shortlist announced for Virgin Media Discovers Short Film Competition
- 15th Aug 2019 - Virgin Media and eir agree deal to carry each other’s Sports channels
- 2nd Aug 2019 - Virgin Media reveals sizzling summer deal
- 9th July 2019 - Virgin Media’s Drive-In Series returns with blockbusters Mamma Mia and Bohemian Rhapsody
- 27th June 2019 - Virgin Media announces new Short Film Competition
- 24th May 2019 - IDA Ireland Launches new report on Customer Experience Sector in Ireland
- 14th May 2019 - Virgin Media announce game changing new ‘Smart WiFi’
- 1st April 2019 - Samaritans volunteers in Ireland answer almost 3 million calls over five years of freephone 116 123
- 1st April 2019 - Virgin Media Business Teams Up with FMI to forge a new marketing partnership
- 27th March 2019 - Virgin Media and Sky unveil UK launch date for AdSmart partnership
- 27th March 2019 - Virgin Media and Sky unveil UK launch date for AdSmart partnership
- 7th March 2019 - Virgin Media in Partnership with Innovate and Cisco - Giving business what it wants and needs
- 4th March 2019 - Leading Female Filmmaking Talent At The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival 2019
- 1st March 2019 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival Announces Winners Of The Discovery and Shorts Awards
- 22nd February 2019 - 2019 Switcher Awards - Virgin Media takes home 3 Top Awards
- 18th February 2019 - WATCH LIVE: Off The Ball & Virgin Media Sport Panel Discussion
- 11th February 2019 - Virgin Media gifting Football Fans access to the UEFA Champions League
- 8th February 2019 - Virgin Media Celebrates Excellence in Consumer Value at 2019 bonkers.ie National Consumer Awards
- 6th February 2019 - Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival Announces World Premiere Of A Girl From Mogadishu
- 5th February 2019 - Virgin Media calls on families around Ireland to discover the digital world together
- 4th February 2019 - Over 1.4 million viewers tune in to see Ireland’s opening game in the Guinness Six Nations on Virgin Media One
- 23rd January 2019 - Dublin Gets Set for the Glamour of the Big Screen as Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival Returns
- 8th January 2019 - Virgin Media Television announces its spring schedule with brand new ‘Ireland’s Got Talent’, the return of ‘Red Rock’ and its biggest ever season of live sport