Sky has sent cease-and-desist letters to approximately 200 people in the Republic of Ireland suspected of accessing illegal streams.

The broadcaster obtained names and addresses after winning a court order against a supplier in County Wexford, requiring Revolut to disclose customer payment details.

The letters warn recipients against future illegal access to Sky content and state that the company is prepared to pursue legal action if they do not comply.

This marks the first time Sky has contacted suspected users directly rather than focusing enforcement on suppliers.

Anti-piracy group FACT separately contacted more than 1,000 people across the UK in late 2025 following criminal investigations into illegal streaming.

Owning a modified streaming device is not illegal, but using it to access copyrighted material is.

Individuals caught accessing or supplying such material can face criminal prosecution, fines, or civil claims.

Estimates suggest millions in the UK and around 400,000 in the Republic of Ireland use illegal streaming services.

A student from Castleblayney in County Monaghan and a resident from Loughguile in County Antrim both stated that rising subscription costs for multiple sports packages make illegal streaming an attractive option.