The date is now expected to be May, it seems. Two evening bulittens, times have still to be confirmed, plus a weekend review of the week. There is also to be the ability to opt out of the main Sky News feed for breaking news, apparently.
Was a few reports in the Northern press during the week that it Sky News Ireland will be available North and South, and that it will be launched in may. Some how the media giant that sky are will get it heavily marketed when the launch date comes near.