1963 in Irish television

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

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Events

• 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann.[1]
• 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.[1]
• 18 October – The wildlife programme Amuigh Faoin Spéir airs for the first time.[1]
• November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes.[1]

Ongoing television programmes

• RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
• Jackpot (1962–1965)
• Dáithí Lacha (1962–1969)
• RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present)
• The Late Late Show (1962–present)[1]

Ending this year

• 4 October – Broadsheet (1962–1963)

Births

• 4 April – Graham Norton, Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist
• 7 April – Martin King, weather presenter

See also

• 1963 in Ireland

References

1. "RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life". Rte.ie. Retrieved 1 January 2012.