Celtic TV
Encyclopedia
Celtic TV was the official television channel of Celtic Football Club
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It has since relaunched online, replacing Channel 67.
, and was available on satellite and cable platforms in the UK and Ireland until the demise of the Pay TV
operator's UK operation on 23 June 2009 After Setanta Sports
entered administration and ceased broadcasting its core channels, Celtic announced that Celtic TV has ceased broadcasting and will not return until a deal with a new rights holder is struck. In 2011, it returned online, replacing Channel 67
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
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It has since relaunched online, replacing Channel 67.
History
Launched in 2004, Celtic TV was operated by Setanta SportsSetanta Sports
Setanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland. Setanta Sports was formed in 1990 to facilitate the broadcasting of Irish sporting events...
, and was available on satellite and cable platforms in the UK and Ireland until the demise of the Pay TV
Pay TV
Pay television, premium television, or premium channels refers to subscription-based television services, usually provided by both analog and digital cable and satellite, but also increasingly via digital terrestrial and internet television...
operator's UK operation on 23 June 2009 After Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin, Ireland. Setanta Sports was formed in 1990 to facilitate the broadcasting of Irish sporting events...
entered administration and ceased broadcasting its core channels, Celtic announced that Celtic TV has ceased broadcasting and will not return until a deal with a new rights holder is struck. In 2011, it returned online, replacing Channel 67
Other Celtic Media
As with other football clubs, Celtic have their own media outlets to communicate official news and information to their supporters. These include:- Club magazine, The Celtic ViewThe Celtic ViewThe Celtic View is the official weekly magazine of Celtic Football Club in Glasgow, Scotland.Launched in 1965 as a four page newspaper, it is the oldest football club magazine in the United Kingdom. Its first editor was Jack McGinn, later chairman of the club...
- The Official Celtic Website