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- Events
- Debuts RTÉ 1 Network 2 Teilifís na Gaeilge BBC 1
- Changes of network affiliation
- Ongoing television programmes 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s
- Ending this year
- See also
- References
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2013}}{{Year nav topic5|1996|Irish television}}The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1996. Events- 18 May – Ireland wins the Eurovision Song Contest with The Voice, a song composed by Brendan Graham and performed by Eimear Quinn.[1]
- 24 May – The RTÉ website, www.rte.ie, is launched.[1]
- 12 September – For the first time ever, long running UK children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends begins airing in Ireland on Network 2.
- 30 September – A television programme for preschoolers The Morbegs premieres on Network 2 becoming one of the most popular children's programmes on Irish television. Despite the show's ending in 1998, it continues to air until 2008.
- 31 October – The Irish language television service Teilifís na Gaeilge (TG4) goes on air for the first time.[1]
DebutsRTÉ 1- 15 June – Good Grief Moncrieff! (1996)
- 8 September – Brendan O'Carroll's Hot Milk and Pepper (1996–1998)
- Undated – Fame and Fortune (1996–2006)
Network 2- 6 January – {{flagicon|USA}} The Little Mermaid (1992–1994)
- 6 January – {{flagicon|UK}} The Secret of the Loch (1994)
- 16 January – {{flagicon|SA}} Legend of the Hidden City (1996–1998)
- 28 March – {{flagicon|UK}} The Story Store (1996)
- 1 April – {{flagicon|CAN}} Little Bear (1995–2003)
- 6 April – {{flagicon|USA}} The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994–1998)
- 11 April – {{flagicon|USA}} Bonkers (1993–1994)
- 11 April – {{flagicon|SPA}} Mort and Phil (1994)
- 16 April – {{flagicon|USA}} Pinky and the Brain (1995–1998)
- 18 April – {{flagicon|USA}} Caroline in the City (1995–1999)
- 28 April – {{flagicon|CAN}}/{{flagicon|FRA}} The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo (1996)
- 5 May – {{flagicon|SPA}} Detective Bogey (1994)
- 31 August – {{flagicon|UK}}/{{flagicon|FRA}} Oscar's Orchestra (1995–2000)
- 8 September – {{flagicon|UK}} Bugs (1995–1999)
- 9 September – {{flagicon|UK}} Wolves, Witches and Giants (1995–1999)
- 9 September – {{flagicon|USA}} The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor (1996–1998)
- 12 September – {{flagicon|USA}} Earthworm Jim (1995–1996)
- 12 September – {{flagicon|UK}} Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984–present)
- 12 September – {{flagicon|USA}} Wishbone (1995–1997)
- 12 September – {{flagicon|USA}} Bump in the Night (1994–1995)
- 13 September – {{flagicon|AUS}}/{{flagicon|UK}} The Genie from Down Under (1996–1998)
- 30 September – The Morbegs (1996–2008)
- 1 October – {{flagicon|USA}}/{{flagicon|CAN}} Littlest Pet Shop (1995)
- 27 October – {{flagicon|USA}} Sliders (1995–1999)
- 9 December – {{flagicon|USA}}/{{flagicon|CAN}}/{{flagicon|FRA}} Madeline (1993–2001)
- 13 December – {{flagicon|UK}} Samson Superslug (1994–1996)
- 24 December – {{flagicon|UK}} Brambly Hedge (1996–2000)
- 25 December – {{flagicon|USA}} 'Tis a Gift (1990)
- 25 December – {{flagicon|UK}} A Close Shave (1995)
- 25 December – {{flagicon|USA}} Dot and Spot's Magical Christmas Adventure (1996)
- 27 December – {{flagicon|UK}} The Willows in Winter (1996)
- Undated – {{flagicon|UK}} Dennis and Gnasher (1996–1998)
- Undated – {{flagicon|USA}} Action Man (1995–1996)
- Undated – {{flagicon|CAN}} The Babaloos (1995–1999)
- Undated – {{flagicon|UK}} The Demon Headmaster (1996–1998)
- Undated – {{flagicon|CAN}} Nilus the Sandman (1996–1998)
Teilifís na Gaeilge- 31 October – Nuacht (1996–present)
- 31 October – C.U. Burn (1996)
- 3 November – Ros na Rún (1996–present)
- 7 November – {{flagicon|SPA}} Delfy and His Friends (1992)
- 24 December – {{flagicon|UK}}/{{flagicon|USA}}/{{flagicon|CAN}} Magic Adventures of Mumfie (1994)
BBC 1- 12 February – BBC Newsline (1996–present)
Changes of network affiliation Shows | Moved from | Moved to |
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FRA}} Bouli | Network 2 | Teilifís na Gaeilge | UK}} A Little Princess | RTÉ 1 | Network 2 | USA}}/{{flagicon|FRA}}/{{flagicon|CAN}} Inspector Gadget | Network 2 | Teilifís na Gaeilge |
Ongoing television programmes1960s- Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
- Six One (1962–present)
- The Late Late Show (1962–present)
1970s- Sports Stadium (1973–1997)
- The Late Late Toy Show (1975–present)
- RTÉ News on Two (1978–present)
- Bosco (1979–1998)
- The Sunday Game (1979–present)
1980s- Glenroe (1983–2001)
- Live at 3 (1986–1997)
- Saturday Live (1986–1999)
- Questions and Answers (1986–2009)
- Dempsey's Den (1986–2010)
- Know Your Sport (1987–1998)
- Kenny Live (1988–1999)
- Fair City (1989–present)
- One O'Clock (1989–present)
1990s- Would You Believe (1990s–present)
- Winning Streak (1990–present)
- Blackboard Jungle (1991–1997)
- Challenging Times (1991–2001)
- Prime Time (1992–present)
- The Movie Show (1993–2001)
- No Disco (1993–2003)
- Echo Island (1994–1999)
- Upwardly Mobile (1995–1997)
- Nuacht RTÉ (1995–present)
Ending this year- 3 April – Marketplace (1987–1996)
- 7 April – Where in the World? (1987–1996)
- 24 August – Good Grief Moncrieff! (1996)
- Undated – Mailbag (1982–1996)
See alsoReferences1. ^1 2 {{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/laweb/brc/brc_timeline.html |title=RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life |publisher=Rte.ie |date= |accessdate=2 January 2012}}
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