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UTV Ireland's first news bulletin aired this evening - how was it?

The reaction has been largely quite good.

UTV IRELAND HAS had people talking since its launch on New Year’s Day.

While it has not always been for the right reasons, the station today launched its news programme, Ireland Live.

The show airs at 6.30pm, an hour after TV3 and into the second half of RTÉ’s Six One.

Anchored by Alison Comyn, today’s inaugural broadcast has received a largely warm welcome from viewers.

The over all delivery of #irelandlive is pretty impressive. Might lead to Rte finally uping there game
— Jamie Fulham (@FulhamJamie) January 5, 2015

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Very impressed by first @UTVIreland #IrelandLive broadcast. Quick-paced, nice studio. Interested to see how they'll cover intl stories
— Donie O'Sullivan (@donie) January 5, 2015

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iPads, cubes, and a chair with a funky set of arm rests. A fresh new departure from their competitors! Kudos @UTVIreland @IrelandLive
— Oisín Gregorian (@Oisgreg) January 5, 2015

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There was a hairy moment for Political Editor Mary Regan, when a van interrupted her piece to camera outside Government Buildings.

Did feel a little anxious for that reporter almost getting mowed down by the passing vehicle at the start lol #utvireland #irelandlive
— Niall Horan (@niallhoran) January 5, 2015

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Near death experience for the Pol Cor on UTV. No doubt they are scrapping with RTE for Sat Van position opposite Dail.
— Chris Doyle (@Christdoyle) January 5, 2015

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And, as always, you can’t please everyone.

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