1961 in Irish television

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

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The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1960.

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1962.

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1963.

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1964.

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1966.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.