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References
- ↑ "BAI to enter into Content Contract with Irish TV". 20 August 2014.
- ↑ Big boost for mayo based Irish TV station as Saorview deal extends its reach by Michael Brennan and Colette Sexton, Business Post, 3 Jul 2016.
- ↑ "Insolvent Irish TV firm is wound up".
- ↑ "The Irish Post acquires digital and intellectual property assets of diaspora broadcaster Irish TV - Irish Post". Archived from the original on 4 February 2017.
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