1963 in Irish television explained

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

Events

• February – Thirty Radio Éireann and Telefís Éireann journalists went on strike seeking increased salaries and improved conditions.^[1]
• 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann.^[2]
• 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.^[2]
• 18 October – The wildlife programme Irish: Amuigh Faoin Spéir (Irish: "Out Under the Sky") airs for the first time.^[2]
• November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes.^[2]

Ongoing television programmes

• (1961–present)
• Jackpot (1962–1965)
• Dáithí Lacha (1962–1969)
• (1962–present)
• The Late Late Show (1962–present)^[2]

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

Notes and References

1. News: Bid to break TV strike deadlock . 1963-03-03 . . 698 . . 1 . .
2. Web site: RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life . Rte.ie . 1 January 2012.