1977 in Irish television

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

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