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By the dodgybox.ie editor. Facts checked 19 September 2026. Transmitter details from 2RN and saorview.ie. How we check. Out of date? Tell us.

Reception in Laois

Nothing county-specific is on record; there is no Saorview site or relay in Laois. Cairn Hill in Longford covers a large area of the centre of the country, so it's one candidate. Mount Leinster is the other candidate for the south and east of the county, and the aerial group differs, so check the address on 2RN's coverage map (official source, opens in a new tab) before buying anything.

Main Saorview transmitters
  • Cairn Hill (channels 47 and 44, aerial group B, horizontal)
  • Mount Leinster (channels 23 and 26, aerial group A, horizontal)
Relays

None listed for Laois.

Transmitter details checked 19 September 2026 against 2RN and saorview.ie. Coverage is indicative; an installer measures the signal on the roof.

What people in Laois usually need

  • Checking whether a house wants Cairn Hill (group B) or Mount Leinster (group A) before fitting anything
  • Replacing an old aerial and cable on a chimney
  • Combo aerial-and-dish set-ups for the UK channels
  • Extra TV points for bedrooms and kitchens

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Questions people actually ask

Which transmitter does Portlaoise use?
Most likely Cairn Hill in Longford, channels 47 and 44, going by a forum description of its reach. That is not confirmed for the town itself; run coverage.2rn.ie for your address.
Is there a relay in Laois?
No. 2RN lists none in the county.
How much does an aerial install cost in Laois?
Installers publish aerial installs from about €130 to €290 depending on rooms and roof, dish installs from about €165, and combo Saorview-and-satellite systems in the €250 to €340 range. Those are Dublin and Wicklow prices; rural jobs with long cable runs or a mast can cost more. Get three quotes rather than guessing.
Do I need an aerial and a dish?
An aerial gets you Saorview: RTÉ, Virgin Media, TG4 and the rest. A dish pointed at Astra 28.2°E gets you the free UK channels: BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Most households that want both get a combo box or a TV with both tuners, fed by one aerial and one dish.
Will the installer know which transmitter to point at?
Yes. A local installer will know whether your address is best served by Cairn Hill (channels 47 and 44, aerial group B, horizontal) or a relay, and will check the signal on the roof before fixing anything. The Saorview coverage checker at saorview.ie gives an indication for your Eircode too.
What happens after I send the form?
We're still signing up installers in Laois. We save your request, tell you so straight away, and get back to you when we have someone vetted who can quote.

Sources

What the facts on this page were checked against. Prices and rights change; the check date is at the top of the page.

  1. 2RN: 2RN DTT Television Transmission Network Sept 2019 Rev.1.2 (opens in a new tab)
  2. boards.ie: Saorview geographical coverage map (opens in a new tab)
  3. tomtv.ie: Saorview installation and service (opens in a new tab)

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