Where and when to watch in Ireland — which Virgin Media or RTÉ channel carries the British hits, what's free-to-air, Irish catch-up, and every winner of Ireland's big TV competitions

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DaySection
DailyVirgin MediaThe Chase, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Gogglebox Ireland — which Virgin Media channel, which slot, and what is a repeat
DailyRTÉThe Late Late Show guests, Fair City, EastEnders and RTÉ's own dramas on RTÉ One, RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player
Per showUK Shows in IrelandThe Graham Norton Show, Strictly, Bake Off and I'm a Celebrity — the Irish channel, the day against the UK, whether it's free, and catch-up
EvergreenCatch-Up & AppsRTÉ Player, Virgin Media Play, and why ITVX and BBC iPlayer answers don't carry over to Ireland
Per seriesWinnersEvery winner of Ireland's big competitions — The Traitors Ireland, Dancing with the Stars Ireland, Ireland's Fittest Family
SeasonalChristmas & EventsThe Late Late Toy Show, Christmas TV in Ireland and the year's big TV events on Irish channels
EvergreenGuideWhich soaps are on which night in Ireland, the new Irish dramas each season, channel numbers, Saorview versus pay TV

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