1972 in Irish television

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1972.

Events

23 June – After RTÉ Television airs more film of IRA members, the Irish government meets with the RTÉ Authority to express its displeasure. 24 November – The government dismisses the RTÉ Authority and a new authority is appointed.

Ongoing television programmes RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present) RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present) The Late Late Show (1962–present) The Riordans (1965–1979) Quicksilver (1965–1981) Seven Days (1966–1976) Wanderly Wagon (1967–1982) Hall's Pictorial Weekly (1971–1980)

Births 4 February – Dara Ó Briain, stand-up comedian and television presenter 21 March – Rachel Allen, celebrity chef, television personality and writer

See also 1972 in Ireland

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