1961 in Irish television

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

Events

• 5 September – Telefís Éireann began transmission of test pictures. ^[1]
• December – The first issue of RTV Guide , RTÉ's original programme journal, was published. ^{[1] [ dead link ]}
• 31 December – Launch of Telefís Éireann. Its opening night included an address by President Éamon de Valera, ^[2] and the first news bulletin read by Charles Mitchel. ^{[1] [ dead link ]} On the same day Ireland's first television advert break in was broadcast.

Debuts

RTÉ

• 31 December – RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)

Ulster Television

• 2 October – Password (1961–1975)

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.