2000s In Irish Television

	2000s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 2000s please see: 2000 in Irish television 2001 in Irish television * 2002 in Irish television 2003 in Irish television 2004 in Irish television * 2005 in Irish television * 2006 in Irish television * 2007 in Irish television 2008 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2008. Events January No events February No events March 10 March – A blanket ban on filming in and around Stormont Castle is lifted when the restrictions on the pre ... * 2009 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2000 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2000. Events 1 January – RTÉ presents '' Millennium Eve: Celebrate 2000'', coverage of the turn of the millennium from 31 December 1999 into 1 January 2000. The programme is part of the international strand ''2000 Today'' to celebrate the occasion. 13 March – Long running news and current affairs programme '' Nationwide'' begins its first ever transmission on RTÉ 1. 13 March – After a very long absence, Welsh children's stop-motion animated series ''Fireman Sam'' returns to air on Irish television with RTÉ Two, Network 2 screening it as part of ''The Den (Ireland), Den2''. 1 May – ''Doctor Who (film), Doctor Who: The Movie'', the television film based on the ''Doctor Who'' television series receives its very first broadcast on television in the Republic of Ireland. Starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, the film is transmitted on TV3 (Ireland), TV3 from 3:55pm to 5:30pm. 1 June – A new R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2001 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2001. Events January 1 January – The ITV soaps '' Coronation Street'' and ''Emmerdale'' move from RTÉ 1 to TV3 following Granada plc's purchase of a stake in the commercial broadcaster. 2 January – Long-running Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' begins airing on television in Ireland for the very first time on RTÉ. Prior to airing on RTÉ, there was access to British television stations for viewers in Northern Ireland and several parts of Ireland to see earlier transmissions of the series, including the BBC, where it originally aired since its UK television debut on 27 October 1986. 5 January – Teachta Dála Michael Ring has asked broadcaster TV3 to consider erecting a transmitter near Belmullet, County Mayo, after being inundated with complaints from viewers unable to watch ''Coronation Street'' since its move to TV3. January - RTÉ celebrate 75 years of broadcasting. February 1 Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2002 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2002. Events January 14 January – The drama series ''No Tears'' debuts on RTÉ Television. 22 January – Following a deal with ITV Digital, UTV2 closes and is replaced by ITV2. March – ''Give Up Yer Aul Sins'', an animated film produced for RTÉ Television by Brown Bag Films, is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. February No events March 4 March – The long running Nickelodeon animated series ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' begins airing on Irish television for the first time on TG4. April No events May No events June 6 June – Dermot Ahern is appointed Minister for Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, with responsibility for broadcasting, responsibility for broadcasting having been transferred to this Department from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. July No events August 29 August – Report of the Forum on Broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2003 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2003. Events January January – '' Stories from the Twin Towers'', a documentary about the September 11 terrorist attacks by RTÉ News journalists Caroline Bleahan and Jim Fahy wins the Gold World Medal for top 11 September documentary at The New York Festival's 45th annual Television Programming Awards. 22 January – The children's news bulletin ''news2day'' debuts on Network 2's ''The Den''. February No events March 3 March – Tara Television, a cable and satellite channel that airs RTÉ programmes to the United Kingdom goes into liquidation. April No events May 7 May – RTÉ publishes its first annual Statement of Commitments. June 13 June – ''Cabin Fever'', RTÉ's "Reality TV" ship sinks. It had started on 1 June, and was scheduled to run for eight weeks, but was cancelled following the disaster. July 3 July – Cathal Goan is appointed Director-General of RTÉ. 16 July – RT� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2004 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2004. Events January January – The licence fee increases by €2. February 2 February – The Granada plc share of TV3 is taken over by ITV plc upon the merger of Granada with Carlton. Mach No events April No events May 24 May – ''Sky News Ireland'' is launched. June June – The Public Service Broadcasting Charter is published by Dermot Ahern, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. July No events August No events September 29 September – Noel Dempsey is appointed Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. October 2 October – Network 2 is rebranded as RTÉ Two. November November – RTÉ publishes its ''RTÉ Guiding Principles – Implementing the Public Service Broadcasting Charter''. December No events Debuts RTÉ 5 January – ''Proof'' on RTÉ One (2004–2005) 16 January – ''Super Duper Sumos'' on RTÉ Two (2002–2003) 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2005 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2005. Events January No events February No events March 3 March – Taoiseach Bertie Ahern opens RTÉ's new studios in London, based at Millbank opposite the British Houses of Parliament. April No events May 29 May – The RTÉ Annual Report announces the broadcaster has made a €6.8 million operating profit. The report also says that their television channels, RTÉ One and RTÉ Two can be received by 99.1% of the Irish population. June No events July No events August No events September No events October 4 October – The cable television station City Channel Dublin, part of the City Channel network goes on air. November No events December 2 December – ''The Late Late Toy Show'' is broadcast on RTÉ One, attracting 1.1 million viewers as the most watched programme on Irish television during 2005. It is also the most watched edition of ''The Late Late Show'' since Gay Byrne's final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2006 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2006. Events January 16 January – Canwest announces its intention to sell its stake in TV3. February No events March 6 March – TV3 begins broadcasting in widescreen format on Sky Ireland. 27 March – Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne is appointed as Chairman of the Road Safety Authority. March – Launch of Channel 6, replaced by 3E in 2009. March – Launch of City Channel Galway. April No events May 26 May – At its annual general meeting in Belfast ''Ulster Television'' plc formally changes its name to UTV plc, taking the decision because it believes that the existing name no longer reflected the full scope of the company's business. June No events July No events August 23 August – ITV secures a deal to sell its 45% stake in TV3 for £70m. 29 August – Scottish Media Group – owners of the STV network – officially rejects a merger offer from Northern Irish ITV franchise hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2007 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2007. Events January January – RTÉ announces plans to launch a channel with the working title of RTÉ International, designed to offer programmes from RTÉ One, RTÉ Two and TG4. 1 January – US comedy drama series ''Ugly Betty'' begins on RTÉ Two. 10 January – Scottish Media Group and Belfast-based UTV agree the details of a merger, including a revised share split between the two. UTV will own 54% of the group, while SMG will take the remaining 46%. However, the deal is once again rejected at the end of February. February No events March No events April 1 April – The RTÉ Irish language channel, TG4, becomes a separate entity. Previously it had been operated as a subsidiary of RTÉ under the name Telefís na Gaeilge. April – The Broadcasting (Amendment) Act 2007 comes into law. The Act gives Irish national public service broadcasters RTÉ and TG4 digital terrestrial television obligati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2008 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2008. Events January No events February No events March 10 March – A blanket ban on filming in and around Stormont Castle is lifted when the restrictions on the presence of cameras in the building are lifted, thus allowing proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly to be televised. 17 March – Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan Eamon Michael Ryan (born 28 July 1963) is an Irish Green Party politician who has served as Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport since June 2020 and Leader of the Green Party since May 2011. He ha ... announces the launch of RTÉ International under the new working title of Diaspora TV. April 5 April - ''Sesame Tree'' Debutes on BBC Two, BBC Two Northern Ireland, it is shown on CBeebies in the UK in August May No events June 4 June – An article in The Irish Post suggests that Dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2009 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2009. Events January 5 January – 3e launches, replacing Channel 6. January – TV3 relaunches under the corporate name of The TV3 Group, although officially they remain TV3 Television Network Limited. The TV3 Group consists of TV3, 3e and tv3.i.e. February 9 February – The new look RTÉ News is unveiled on the One O'Clock News programme. March No events April 21 April – It is announced that Lorraine Keane, the main presenter of ''Xposé'' will leave the series. TV3 subsequently launches a nationwide search for a new presenter. May 5 May – RTÉ's chief economics editor George Lee is named as the Fine Gael candidate for the Dublin South by-election. 29 May – Pat Kenny presents his final edition of '' The Late Late Show''. June 3 June – TV3 announces that Michael O'Doherty, Emma Ledden and Gerry Lundberg will judge the applicants for the next ''Xposé'' presenter on a new TV show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2000s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 2000s please see: 2000 in Irish television 2001 in Irish television * 2002 in Irish television 2003 in Irish television 2004 in Irish television * 2005 in Irish television * 2006 in Irish television * 2007 in Irish television 2008 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2008. Events January No events February No events March 10 March – A blanket ban on filming in and around Stormont Castle is lifted when the restrictions on the pre ... * 2009 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	2000s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 2000s please see: 2000 in Irish television 2001 in Irish television * 2002 in Irish television 2003 in Irish television 2004 in Irish television * 2005 in Irish television * 2006 in Irish television * 2007 in Irish television 2008 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2008. Events January No events February No events March 10 March – A blanket ban on filming in and around Stormont Castle is lifted when the restrictions on the pre ... * 2009 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2000 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2000. Events 1 January – RTÉ presents '' Millennium Eve: Celebrate 2000'', coverage of the turn of the millennium from 31 December 1999 into 1 January 2000. The programme is part of the international strand ''2000 Today'' to celebrate the occasion. 13 March – Long running news and current affairs programme '' Nationwide'' begins its first ever transmission on RTÉ 1. 13 March – After a very long absence, Welsh children's stop-motion animated series ''Fireman Sam'' returns to air on Irish television with RTÉ Two, Network 2 screening it as part of ''The Den (Ireland), Den2''. 1 May – ''Doctor Who (film), Doctor Who: The Movie'', the television film based on the ''Doctor Who'' television series receives its very first broadcast on television in the Republic of Ireland. Starring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, the film is transmitted on TV3 (Ireland), TV3 from 3:55pm to 5:30pm. 1 June – A new R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2001 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2001. Events January 1 January – The ITV soaps '' Coronation Street'' and ''Emmerdale'' move from RTÉ 1 to TV3 following Granada plc's purchase of a stake in the commercial broadcaster. 2 January – Long-running Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' begins airing on television in Ireland for the very first time on RTÉ. Prior to airing on RTÉ, there was access to British television stations for viewers in Northern Ireland and several parts of Ireland to see earlier transmissions of the series, including the BBC, where it originally aired since its UK television debut on 27 October 1986. 5 January – Teachta Dála Michael Ring has asked broadcaster TV3 to consider erecting a transmitter near Belmullet, County Mayo, after being inundated with complaints from viewers unable to watch ''Coronation Street'' since its move to TV3. January - RTÉ celebrate 75 years of broadcasting. February 1 Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2002 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2002. Events January 14 January – The drama series ''No Tears'' debuts on RTÉ Television. 22 January – Following a deal with ITV Digital, UTV2 closes and is replaced by ITV2. March – ''Give Up Yer Aul Sins'', an animated film produced for RTÉ Television by Brown Bag Films, is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. February No events March 4 March – The long running Nickelodeon animated series ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' begins airing on Irish television for the first time on TG4. April No events May No events June 6 June – Dermot Ahern is appointed Minister for Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, with responsibility for broadcasting, responsibility for broadcasting having been transferred to this Department from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. July No events August 29 August – Report of the Forum on Broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2003 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2003. Events January January – '' Stories from the Twin Towers'', a documentary about the September 11 terrorist attacks by RTÉ News journalists Caroline Bleahan and Jim Fahy wins the Gold World Medal for top 11 September documentary at The New York Festival's 45th annual Television Programming Awards. 22 January – The children's news bulletin ''news2day'' debuts on Network 2's ''The Den''. February No events March 3 March – Tara Television, a cable and satellite channel that airs RTÉ programmes to the United Kingdom goes into liquidation. April No events May 7 May – RTÉ publishes its first annual Statement of Commitments. June 13 June – ''Cabin Fever'', RTÉ's "Reality TV" ship sinks. It had started on 1 June, and was scheduled to run for eight weeks, but was cancelled following the disaster. July 3 July – Cathal Goan is appointed Director-General of RTÉ. 16 July – RT� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2004 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2004. Events January January – The licence fee increases by €2. February 2 February – The Granada plc share of TV3 is taken over by ITV plc upon the merger of Granada with Carlton. Mach No events April No events May 24 May – ''Sky News Ireland'' is launched. June June – The Public Service Broadcasting Charter is published by Dermot Ahern, the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. July No events August No events September 29 September – Noel Dempsey is appointed Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. October 2 October – Network 2 is rebranded as RTÉ Two. November November – RTÉ publishes its ''RTÉ Guiding Principles – Implementing the Public Service Broadcasting Charter''. December No events Debuts RTÉ 5 January – ''Proof'' on RTÉ One (2004–2005) 16 January – ''Super Duper Sumos'' on RTÉ Two (2002–2003) 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2005 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2005. Events January No events February No events March 3 March – Taoiseach Bertie Ahern opens RTÉ's new studios in London, based at Millbank opposite the British Houses of Parliament. April No events May 29 May – The RTÉ Annual Report announces the broadcaster has made a €6.8 million operating profit. The report also says that their television channels, RTÉ One and RTÉ Two can be received by 99.1% of the Irish population. June No events July No events August No events September No events October 4 October – The cable television station City Channel Dublin, part of the City Channel network goes on air. November No events December 2 December – ''The Late Late Toy Show'' is broadcast on RTÉ One, attracting 1.1 million viewers as the most watched programme on Irish television during 2005. It is also the most watched edition of ''The Late Late Show'' since Gay Byrne's final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2006 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2006. Events January 16 January – Canwest announces its intention to sell its stake in TV3. February No events March 6 March – TV3 begins broadcasting in widescreen format on Sky Ireland. 27 March – Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne is appointed as Chairman of the Road Safety Authority. March – Launch of Channel 6, replaced by 3E in 2009. March – Launch of City Channel Galway. April No events May 26 May – At its annual general meeting in Belfast ''Ulster Television'' plc formally changes its name to UTV plc, taking the decision because it believes that the existing name no longer reflected the full scope of the company's business. June No events July No events August 23 August – ITV secures a deal to sell its 45% stake in TV3 for £70m. 29 August – Scottish Media Group – owners of the STV network – officially rejects a merger offer from Northern Irish ITV franchise hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2007 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2007. Events January January – RTÉ announces plans to launch a channel with the working title of RTÉ International, designed to offer programmes from RTÉ One, RTÉ Two and TG4. 1 January – US comedy drama series ''Ugly Betty'' begins on RTÉ Two. 10 January – Scottish Media Group and Belfast-based UTV agree the details of a merger, including a revised share split between the two. UTV will own 54% of the group, while SMG will take the remaining 46%. However, the deal is once again rejected at the end of February. February No events March No events April 1 April – The RTÉ Irish language channel, TG4, becomes a separate entity. Previously it had been operated as a subsidiary of RTÉ under the name Telefís na Gaeilge. April – The Broadcasting (Amendment) Act 2007 comes into law. The Act gives Irish national public service broadcasters RTÉ and TG4 digital terrestrial television obligati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2008 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2008. Events January No events February No events March 10 March – A blanket ban on filming in and around Stormont Castle is lifted when the restrictions on the presence of cameras in the building are lifted, thus allowing proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly to be televised. 17 March – Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan Eamon Michael Ryan (born 28 July 1963) is an Irish Green Party politician who has served as Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport since June 2020 and Leader of the Green Party since May 2011. He ha ... announces the launch of RTÉ International under the new working title of Diaspora TV. April 5 April - ''Sesame Tree'' Debutes on BBC Two, BBC Two Northern Ireland, it is shown on CBeebies in the UK in August May No events June 4 June – An article in The Irish Post suggests that Dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2009 In Irish Television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2009. Events January 5 January – 3e launches, replacing Channel 6. January – TV3 relaunches under the corporate name of The TV3 Group, although officially they remain TV3 Television Network Limited. The TV3 Group consists of TV3, 3e and tv3.i.e. February 9 February – The new look RTÉ News is unveiled on the One O'Clock News programme. March No events April 21 April – It is announced that Lorraine Keane, the main presenter of ''Xposé'' will leave the series. TV3 subsequently launches a nationwide search for a new presenter. May 5 May – RTÉ's chief economics editor George Lee is named as the Fine Gael candidate for the Dublin South by-election. 29 May – Pat Kenny presents his final edition of '' The Late Late Show''. June 3 June – TV3 announces that Michael O'Doherty, Emma Ledden and Gerry Lundberg will judge the applicants for the next ''Xposé'' presenter on a new TV show ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2000s In Irish Television For articles on Irish television in the 2000s please see: 2000 in Irish television 2001 in Irish television * 2002 in Irish television 2003 in Irish television 2004 in Irish television * 2005 in Irish television * 2006 in Irish television * 2007 in Irish television 2008 in Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2008. Events January No events February No events March 10 March – A blanket ban on filming in and around Stormont Castle is lifted when the restrictions on the pre ... * 2009 in Irish television {{Set index article Television in Ireland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]