RTÉ Player International
Wednesday, 13 January 2010 12:06RTÉ has become one of the first broadcasters in the world to launch a comprehensive international online TV catch-up service (RTÉ Player) for those with an Irish connection living abroad.
The RTÉ Player was originally launched in Ireland in April 2009.
Worldwide audiences can now catch-up on RTÉ Television programmes for up to 21 days through an integrated online media player.
The international version of the RTÉ Player carries a range of programmes that have been cleared for international audiences.
Content available includes all RTÉ News and Current Affairs programming (eg: Prime Time, The Frontline, Nationwide), flagship entertainment programming (eg: The Late Late Show), documentaries and a range of arts and music programming, including The View.
Subject to rights clearance in 2010, sports content available for catch-up will include League of Ireland matches and Monday Night Soccer in March.
Rugby Extra, which gives extended post-match analysis of Ireland's RBS 6-Nations matches will be available in February.
As the GAA season returns in May, The Sunday Game will be available on RTÉ Player.
There will also be basketball, boxing, greyhound racing, the RDS Dublin Horse Show and a host of special events available throughout the year.
In addition to the catch-up services, News Now, RTÉ's 24 hour live and looped online news service will be also available to global audiences.
