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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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Events

  • 5 September – Telefís Éireann begins transmission of test pictures.
  • December – The first issue of RTV Guide, RTÉ's original programme journal, is published.
  • 31 December – Launch of Telefís Éireann. Its opening night includes an address by President Éamon de Valera, and the first news bulletin read by Charles Mitchel.

    • RTÉ

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

    • Ulster Television

  • 2 October – Password (1961–1975)

    • Births

  • January –

    • References

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