1961 in Irish television
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The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1961.
Events
- 5 September – Telefís Éireann begins transmission of test pictures.[1]
- December – The first issue of RTV Guide, RTÉ's original programme journal, is published.[1]
- 31 December – Launch of Telefís Éireann. Its opening night includes an address by President Eamon de Valera,[2] and the first news bulletin read by Charles Mitchel.[1]
Debuts
RTÉ
- 31 December – RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
Ulster Television
- 2 October – Password (1961–1975)
Births
- January – Miriam O'Callaghan, television current affairs broadcaster, chat show host and radio presenter
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life". Rte.ie. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ↑ "Irish Public Service Broadcasting – 1960s". RTÉ Libraries and Archives. Retrieved 4 January 2012.