Channel identification guide
Virgin Media Extra 1 in Ireland · channel ID and TV guide
Virgin Media Extra 1 in Ireland uses the catalogue ID VirginMediaExtra1.ie. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for VirginMediaExtra1.ie when you match Virgin Media Extra 1 in Ireland. The directory associates this feed with Virgin Media Television.
Station details
- Source identifier
- VirginMediaExtra1.ie
- Source geography
- Ireland · IE
- Programme categories
- sports
- Site listed in the snapshot
- virginmediatelevision.ie
- Alternative labels
- Virgin Media Sport Extra 1
- Network field
- Virgin Media Television
- Owner field
- Virgin Media Ireland
- Launch field
- 2018-09-18
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists Virgin Media Extra 2 under VirginMediaExtra2.ie. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media Extra 2 | Ireland | VirginMediaExtra2.ie | Virgin Media Television |
Match the TV guide
Confirm the event and the broadcaster’s rights for that market and date separately.
<channel id="VirginMediaExtra1.ie">…</channel>
<programme channel="VirginMediaExtra1.ie" start="20250715200000 +0100">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Dublin | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0000 | 15 Jan 20:00 UTC |
| Europe/Dublin | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0100 | 15 Jul 19:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “Virgin Media Extra 1 | guide alignment test” against VirginMediaExtra1.ie in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with VirginMediaExtra1.ie exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “Virgin Media Sport Extra 1”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
| Wrong feed | Keep the selected Virgin Media Television service paired with VirginMediaExtra1.ie. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing. |