City Channel
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City Channel was an Irish television network that began broadcasting in October 2005, which focused primarily on local and regional television. It operated three stations: City Channel Dublin, City Channel Galway, and Channel South
.
City Channel was originally launched on the NTL
and Chorus
cable services
in Dublin, Galway and Waterford, however all four services are available on the digital services of UPC Ireland
.
The company was also granted a licence for a fourth station called City 7, iwhich would have be targeted at Dublin’s Eastern Europeanpopulation. City 7 is currently under review and has no launch date.
The Guest List is City Channel's entertainment programme.Presented by Judy Gilroy
and Olive Geoghegan, the show features a strong mix of red carpet, fashion and music events.
Gay Nation is tailored specifically to the needs and tastes of the Gay Community. Each episode tackles the big issues affecting everyday gay life in Ireland, from marriage equality to job security. The programme aims to appeal to all sections of the enormously diverse gay population and is presented by Joe Kearney.
The Evening Show: Extra is a compilation of the best bits of City Channel's flagship programme 'The Evening Show'. Presented by Judy Gilroy, this programme takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments of City Channel's flagship show.
In August 2007, Liberty Ventures, a subsidiary of Liberty Global, purchased a 35% stake in the company, saying that they were looking to expand the City Channel format to Central and Eastern Europe.
In January, 2010 it was announced that City Channel received €400,000 from its investors. The investment will be used to provide security for any difficult trading that may occur during 2010 for the channel, for a new joint venture with a UK partner and to help their fledgling production company city productions, which currently produces Xccelerate for 3e
. It is hoped that such productions can be repeated on City Channel. City channel is the only Irish channel launched in 2006 which has not been through a "major trauma", Setanta Ireland
having closed their UK channels, Channel 6 having been bought by TV3 and relaunched as 3e
and Bubble Hits
closing down.
In August 2011, City Channel announced they were in financial difficulties and were to begin to look to restructure their business. In September 2011, it was announced that City Channel will close. Towards the end David Harvey owned 45%, while 35% was owned by Liberty Global owners of UPC Ireland
. The channel had hoped to be in the Black by 2008, however the economic climate in Ireland caused problems for the channel since 2009 with advertising sales plummeting by 50%. UPC will continue to broadcast the channel until its closure, and hopes to find a replacement for subscribers .
The channel ceased all operations on October 14, 2011.
was launched in March 2006 after the initial success of the Dublin station. For the most part, the station broadcasts the same programmes, with the exception of hourly news bulletins between 18:00 and 20:00, which focus on Galway City and County, and a number of magazine shows.
was also launched in March 2006, but was expanded and renamed in November 2008 as Channel South, and is now available in Counties Clare
, Cork
, Kerry
, County Limerick
, Tipperary
and Waterford
. The station shares a large amount of programming with City Channel, but also produces a number of its own programmes focusing on the south of the country, such as South Tonight, a daily news bulletin.
.
Due to cut backs it has been delayed until further notice.
Channel South
Channel South was an Irish television channel, operated by City Channel, transmitting 24 hour local programming to Cork, Limerick, and parts of Kerry, Waterford, Clare and South Tipperary since November 2008....
.
Launch
City Channel was given a licence by the BCI (now the BAI) on 31 January 2005 and began broadcasting in October 2005.City Channel was originally launched on the NTL
NTL Ireland
NTL Communications Limited was a cable television and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service company in the Republic of Ireland. As of 2005 it was owned by Liberty Global Europe , having been divested by NTL...
and Chorus
Chorus Communications
Chorus Communications was a communications provider in Ireland, it offered internet, television and telephone services. It was owned by Liberty Global Europe, and ultimately controlled by John C. Malone's Liberty Media. It was based in Limerick, and owns the cable television and MMDS TV licences...
cable services
Cable television
Cable television is a system of providing television programs to consumers via radio frequency signals transmitted to televisions through coaxial cables or digital light pulses through fixed optical fibers located on the subscriber's property, much like the over-the-air method used in traditional...
in Dublin, Galway and Waterford, however all four services are available on the digital services of UPC Ireland
UPC Ireland
UPC Ireland is Liberty Global Europe's telecommunications operation in Ireland. UPC Ireland is the largest digital cable television provider within the Republic of Ireland. As of September 2010 the company offers broadband internet, digital television and digital telephony to over 531,000 customers...
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The company was also granted a licence for a fourth station called City 7, iwhich would have be targeted at Dublin’s Eastern Europeanpopulation. City 7 is currently under review and has no launch date.
Programmes
The Evening Show is City Channel's prime time early evening entertainment programme. It is presented by Jimmy Greeley, who also has radio programme on 4fm, and Olive Geoghegan. It is broadcast daily from Monday to Friday at 7pm and covers a wide range of topics.The Guest List is City Channel's entertainment programme.Presented by Judy Gilroy
Judy Gilroy
Judy Gilroy is an Irish television presenter currently working for City Channel. She graduated from University College Dublin with an honours degree in Business and Legal Studies in 2008 before moving into television...
and Olive Geoghegan, the show features a strong mix of red carpet, fashion and music events.
Gay Nation is tailored specifically to the needs and tastes of the Gay Community. Each episode tackles the big issues affecting everyday gay life in Ireland, from marriage equality to job security. The programme aims to appeal to all sections of the enormously diverse gay population and is presented by Joe Kearney.
The Evening Show: Extra is a compilation of the best bits of City Channel's flagship programme 'The Evening Show'. Presented by Judy Gilroy, this programme takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments of City Channel's flagship show.
Ownership
The company is headed by David Harvey, who also founded the original station and is based in Dublin.In August 2007, Liberty Ventures, a subsidiary of Liberty Global, purchased a 35% stake in the company, saying that they were looking to expand the City Channel format to Central and Eastern Europe.
In January, 2010 it was announced that City Channel received €400,000 from its investors. The investment will be used to provide security for any difficult trading that may occur during 2010 for the channel, for a new joint venture with a UK partner and to help their fledgling production company city productions, which currently produces Xccelerate for 3e
3E
3E or 3-E may refer to:*3e, general entertainment channel operated in Ireland*3rd meridian east*Third edition in the Editions of Dungeons & Dragons*NY 3E, alternate name for New York State Route 104*OK-3E, abbreviation for Oklahoma State Highway 3...
. It is hoped that such productions can be repeated on City Channel. City channel is the only Irish channel launched in 2006 which has not been through a "major trauma", Setanta Ireland
Setanta Ireland
Setanta Sports Ireland is a subscription based Irish sports channel featuring local and international sporting events. The channel is available on some basic cable packages in the Republic of Ireland, while it is available upon direct subscription to the Setanta Sports package on other networks...
having closed their UK channels, Channel 6 having been bought by TV3 and relaunched as 3e
3E
3E or 3-E may refer to:*3e, general entertainment channel operated in Ireland*3rd meridian east*Third edition in the Editions of Dungeons & Dragons*NY 3E, alternate name for New York State Route 104*OK-3E, abbreviation for Oklahoma State Highway 3...
and Bubble Hits
Bubble Hits
Bubble Hits was an Irish-owned digital television music channel owned by Creative Sounds. It broadcast two channels; one for Ireland and a Pan-European feed which covered the United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland and Germany. On 13 February 2009, Bubble Hits went off air and was removed from most of the...
closing down.
In August 2011, City Channel announced they were in financial difficulties and were to begin to look to restructure their business. In September 2011, it was announced that City Channel will close. Towards the end David Harvey owned 45%, while 35% was owned by Liberty Global owners of UPC Ireland
UPC Ireland
UPC Ireland is Liberty Global Europe's telecommunications operation in Ireland. UPC Ireland is the largest digital cable television provider within the Republic of Ireland. As of September 2010 the company offers broadband internet, digital television and digital telephony to over 531,000 customers...
. The channel had hoped to be in the Black by 2008, however the economic climate in Ireland caused problems for the channel since 2009 with advertising sales plummeting by 50%. UPC will continue to broadcast the channel until its closure, and hopes to find a replacement for subscribers .
The channel ceased all operations on October 14, 2011.
City Channel Dublin
City Channel Dublin was the first service to be launched, beginning broadcasting in October 2005. The station carries Dublin-specific programmes such as hourly news bulletins between 16:00 and 22:00 and a number of magazine programmes, in addition to what is available on the other channels.City Channel Galway
City Channel GalwayGalway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
was launched in March 2006 after the initial success of the Dublin station. For the most part, the station broadcasts the same programmes, with the exception of hourly news bulletins between 18:00 and 20:00, which focus on Galway City and County, and a number of magazine shows.
Channel South
City Channel WaterfordWaterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
was also launched in March 2006, but was expanded and renamed in November 2008 as Channel South, and is now available in Counties Clare
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
, Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Kerry
County Kerry
Kerry means the "people of Ciar" which was the name of the pre-Gaelic tribe who lived in part of the present county. The legendary founder of the tribe was Ciar, son of Fergus mac Róich. In Old Irish "Ciar" meant black or dark brown, and the word continues in use in modern Irish as an adjective...
, County Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
, Tipperary
Tipperary
Tipperary is a town and a civil parish in South Tipperary in Ireland. Its population was 4,415 at the 2006 census. It is also an ecclesiastical parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, and is in the historical barony of Clanwilliam....
and Waterford
County Waterford
*Abbeyside, Affane, Aglish, Annestown, An Rinn, Ardmore*Ballinacourty, Ballinameela, Ballinamult, Ballinroad, Ballybeg, Ballybricken, Ballyduff Lower, Ballyduff Upper, Ballydurn, Ballygunner, Ballylaneen, Ballymacarbry, Ballymacart, Ballynaneashagh, Ballysaggart, Ballytruckle, Bilberry, Bunmahon,...
. The station shares a large amount of programming with City Channel, but also produces a number of its own programmes focusing on the south of the country, such as South Tonight, a daily news bulletin.
City 7
Also referred to as City Channel Eastern Europe, City 7 was to be launched in early 2009 and would have screen programmes aimed at the large section of the Dublin community who are originally from Eastern Europe. The company’s other stations already carry programmes, such as Oto Polska, which is a partial collaboration with the Polish broadcaster Telewizja PolskaTelewizja Polska
Telewizja Polska Spółka Akcyjna is Poland's public broadcasting corporation...
.
Due to cut backs it has been delayed until further notice.