Gathering around listen to the All Ireland Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Limerick 90 years ago.
Neighbours gather around a wireless radio at 19 O'Neill St, Clonmel, Co Tipperary
Photo by Christy O'Riordan
Michael Collins killed at Béal na Bláth
#OnThisDay
in 1922
From 1965, John O’Connell a private in the Free State army travelling in the convoy that was ambushed recalls the events of that day
The Pogues backstage at Self-Aid
#OnThisDay
in 1986
- James Fearnley, Jeremy Finer, Shane MacGowan, Terry Woods, Andrew Rankin, Spider Stacy, Phil Chevron, Cait O'Riordain
Photo by Mary Lee
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Old Town - Phil Lynott’s Dublin
The video for Phil Lynott’s 'Old Town', synonymous with Dublin in the early 1980s, was produced by Dave Heffernan for
@RTE
and broadcast on 'Anything Goes'
#OnThisDay
1982
Irish Language Teacher Fined 1984
An Irish language teacher is fined for refusing to answer in English when questioned by the RUC.
WATCH:
@RTENews
reports
#OnThisDay
35 years ago
Guitarist Rory Gallagher dies aged 47
#OnThisDay
in 1995
"He sold nearly 30 million records and at one stage declined an offer to join The Rolling Stones"
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@RTENews
reports
Sad news to hear that Irish author Edna O'Brien has died.
"I didn’t think of stories as being fiction. I think of them as being life."
From 1970, Edna O'Brien talks about growing up in County Clare
Death of Michael Collins
#OnThisDay
1922
Listen to an eyewitness account of what happened from John O’Connell a private in the Free State army travelling in the convoy that was ambushed at Béal na Bláth when Michael Collins was killed
The Kilmichael Ambush
The largest ambush of the War of Independence took place near the village of Kilmichael between Dunmanway and Macroom in West Cork on
28 November 1920.
WATCH: 'Seven Days' reports
#OnThisDay
in 1969
Sad to hear this morning about the passing of broadcaster, entertainer, presenter and songwriter Shay Healy. Here are some moments from a remarkable career
Contraceptive Train
#OnThisDay
1971
Members of the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement travel to Belfast by train to buy contraceptives as a protest against the law which forbids the importation and sale of contraceptives in the Republic of Ireland
When U2 were still teenagers
LISTEN: Dave Fanning plays three
@U2
tracks for listeners who are asked to pick the ‘A’ side on the band’s first single.
Broadcast
#OnThisDay
1979
WATCH: Kathleen Clarke recalls the last time she saw her husband Tom Clarke before he was executed for his role in the Easter Rising. ‘On Behalf of the Provisional Government’ broadcast
#OnThisDay
in 1966
As freezing temperatures grip parts of Europe, we take a look back to
#OnThisDay
in 1982 when Ireland was hit by the famous 'Big Snow'
@WeatherRTE
@MetEireann
A view of The Cobblestone pub (then Michael Heelan's) from Smithfield Square in 1952/1953
Photo by Nevill Johnson from the Johnson Collection held in the RTÉ Photographic Archive
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Plans for Knock Airport
"We’re building an airport, and I hope the Department of Transport doesn’t hear about it, now don’t
tell them"
WATCH: 'Ireland's Eye' broadcast
#OnThisDay
in 1981
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the death of 15 year old Ann Lovett, who died in a grotto in Granard, Co Longford having given birth to a stillborn baby.
@RTENews
reports
"My name is Luke Kelly"
Marking 35 years since the death of Luke Kelly and the unveiling of two statues of the Dubliner in his honour, listen back to 1972 with Luke talking about the success and longevity of The Dubliners
WATCH: 70 years ago Ireland beat Wales in Swansea to win the Triple Crown. Filmmaker Norman Hodgson travelled with the Irish supporters and recorded this account of a great day for Irish rugby
#SixNations
WATCH: Players Paddy McDonnell and Tommy Ryan return to Croke Park to tell how events unfolded as British forces opened fire
#OnThisDay
in 1920
#B100dySunday
U2 Concert at Croke Park 1987
Security was tight at Croke Park as fans enter the stadium to see U2 play Dublin as part of the Joshua Tree Tour.
WATCH:
@RTENews
reports
#OnThisDay
in 1987
Good Friday Agreement 21 Years Ago
A historic day for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and a new era for the island.
WATCH:
@RTENews
reports
#OnThisDay
in 1998
"We're building an airport and I hope the Department of Transport doesn't hear about it."
Monsignor James Horan Builds Knock Airport
WATCH: 'Ireland's Eye' reports
#OnThisDay
1981
Remembering Brendan Behan who died on this day 55 years ago
Thousands turn out to pay tribute to Dublin writer Brendan Behan on his final journey
WATCH:
@RTENews
footage broadcast
#OnThisDay
1964
Traveller Pride Week celebrating Traveller Change Makers begins today.
#TravellerPrideWeek
@PaveePoint
@itmtrav
Nan Joyce, the first Traveller ever to stand for election
WATCH: ‘Ireland’s Eye’ broadcast in 1982
#OnThisDay
5 years ago the Marriage Equality Referendum took place
#MarRefMemories
WATCH:
@RTENews
reports on the results of the referendum the following day
Tolka Park, then home to
@UpTheDrums
and now home to
@shelsfc
pictured
#OnThisDay
50 years ago
Photos by Thomas Holton
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Roger Casement Lying in State
Executed for treason and buried in London in 1916, Roger Casement’s remains were repatriated to Ireland in 1965.
WATCH:
@RTENews
footage broadcast
#OnThisDay
1965
Civil Rights March in Derry
#OnThisDay
50 years ago - often cited as the start of what became known as “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland.
WATCH:
@RTENews
reports
#OnThisDay
1968
The Easter Rising begins
#OnThisDay
1916
EXPLORE: Personal accounts from those who took part in the Rising, British soldiers sent to Ireland during Easter Week and colour film of the 1966 commemoration events.
Rory Gallagher pictured in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
#OnThisDay
in 1983 during filming for the programme 'Ireland's Eye'.
Photo by John Cooney
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