Niall Cogley Founds Sports & Broadcasting Solutions | The Irish Film & Television Network

It is unknown when SBS will start practicing. Niall has also started work with TV3 in his new capacity as Broadcast Event Director. In this role Niall will oversee the broadcaster’s UEFA Europa League Final coverage in May of next year.

As host broadcaster, TV3 will be responsible for providing the worldwide feed to over 170 markets as well as being the exclusive broadcaster of this prestigious event in Ireland. The UEFA Europa League Final 2011 will be the biggest worldwide televised sporting event ever hosted in Ireland. Niall will work with the TV3 Sports, Operational and Commercial teams and liaise on behalf of TV3 with the FAI and the City of Dublin as well as UEFA and all their partners to deliver this major broadcasting event.

“Acting as the lead broadcaster for so many European and world-wide broadcasters is a huge responsibility so we will use the best talent available in the market from both within and outside TV3,” said TV3’s Chief Executive David McRedmond at the recent announcement of Mr. Cogley’s instatement. “Niall’s specialist sports broadcast experience in both the public and private sectors is unique and the timing of his new business launch could not have been better for us. He will bring a range of operational and leadership skills to this vital project for TV3 and his international relationships in the sector are unmatched. We are very happy to have Niall on board” he finished.

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