1961 in Irish television

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1961.

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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 Éamon 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 –

See also

• 1961 in Ireland

References

1. "RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life". RTÉ.ie. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
2. "Irish Public Service Broadcasting – 1960s". RTÉ Libraries and Archives. Retrieved 4 January 2012.