1963 in Irish television
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- February – Thirty Radio Éireann and Telefís Éireann journalists went on strike seeking increased salaries and improved conditions.[1]
- 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann.[2]
- 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.[2]
- 18 October – The wildlife programme Amuigh Faoin Spéir (Irish: "Out Under the Sky") airs for the first time.[2]
- November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes.[2]
Ongoing television programmes
- RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
- Jackpot (1962–1965)
- Dáithí Lacha (1962–1969)
- RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present)
- The Late Late Show (1962–present)[2]
Ending this year
- 4 October – Broadsheet (1962–1963)