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The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1977.

Events

• 5 July – Pádraig Faulkner is appointed Minister for Posts and Telegraphs.
• Undated – RTÉ Television begins new programming schedule policy for its prime time evening slot (8–10 p.m.).

Debuts

• 20 January – Time Now Mr T (1977)

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)
• Wanderly Wagon (1967–1982)
• Hall's Pictorial Weekly (1971–1980)
• Sports Stadium (1973–1997)
• Trom agus Éadrom (1975–1985)
• The Late Late Toy Show (1975–present)

Ending this year

• 17 March – Time Now Mr T (1977)

Births

• 12 May – Laura Woods, television presenter and former radio continuity announcer
• 18 August – Elaine Crowley, journalist, newsreader and television presenter
• 27 December – Sinead Keenan, actress

See also

• 1977 in Ireland

References

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

• 1977 in Irish television
• 1970s in Irish television