What streaming works in Ireland — 2026 availability list

Updated 2026-04-24

TL;DR

Ireland's streaming coverage is fairly complete — its English-language market plugs in tightly with UK/US platforms, but with crucial differences. Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and Apple TV+ all work; HBO Max runs directly. RTÉ Player (Irish public broadcaster) is the local #1; Virgin TV Go and NOW TV (Sky-owned) are the main commercial OTT bundles. BBC iPlayer is strictly UK-only — Irish users cannot access it even with a TV License (exception: NI as part of the UK). Spotify and Apple Music work fully.

✓ Available

Netflix

IE catalog, from EUR 10.99/mo

Disney+

Star channel integrated

Prime Video

Bundled w/ Prime

Apple TV+

Originals with English subs

BBC + ITV classics overseas

✗ Not available / Restricted

Hulu (US)

US-only

BBC iPlayer

UK-only, IE has no access (NI exception)

US version, IE uses Intl

Tips

If routing a VPN to IE for RTÉ Player or Virgin TV Go, pick a Dublin node with a residential IP — Eir, Vodafone IE, and Virgin Media residential ranges are best-trusted. IE pricing sits slightly under UK and slightly over DE. Irish viewers have always been locked out of BBC iPlayer — even paying for BBC content licensing internationally won't unlock it (BBC only honors UK TV Licenses); Northern Ireland is the UK exception. NOW TV serves as a Sky alternative without needing a satellite dish.