1963 in Irish television

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 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann. 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. 18 October – The wildlife programme (Irish: "Out Under the Sky") airs for the first time. November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes.

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)

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