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"A battle against the Sea". The coastal village of Ballyheigue is one of the areas in County Kerry most affected by coastal erosion. WATCH: 'Newsview' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1963.
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The Kerry seaside resort of Ballyheigue fights coastal erosion.
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"People call me Gabby because I talk a lot.". WATCH: The Rose of Tralee broadcast #OnThisDay in 1991 @GabbyLogan @RoseofTralee_ .
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In 1991 Gabby Logan (née Yorath) represented Leeds at the Rose of Tralee.
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RT @rte: Filmed over the course of 20 years in Ireland's wild Atlantic, 'Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean' begins this Sunday, on @RTÉOne and….
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Filmed over the course of 20 years in Ireland’s wild Atlantic, Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean begins this Sunday. From underwater cameraman Ken O’Sullivan, Dolphins: Wonders of the Ocean takes...
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Writer Eugene McCabe Remembered . "He's been described as one of Ireland's leading contemporary writers.". WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 2020.
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Tributes paid to Eugene McCabe, who wrote novels, short stories, plays for theatre and drama for television.
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Two opposing traditions parade in County Donegal. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 2005.
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The Royal Black Preceptory march in Raphoe, while a few hours later, a hunger strike commemoration is held in Bundoran.
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Occupation of Griffith Barracks in protest over housing conditions. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1965.
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Eighteen men protesting over housing conditions by occupying Griffith Barracks have left the property.
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Morning! Electric Picnic, Hurricane Charley, a big wedding, ban on car imports and long hair are among the top stories from the archives right now. Discover more at
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Over a thousand guests attend Ballinalsoe wedding. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1982.
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Over one thousand guests and friends gather for a wedding celebration in Galway.
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The shape of shoes to come. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1975.
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The latest styles on show at the National Exhibition Centre, Ireland House in Dublin.
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RT @RTEArchives: Opposition to the importation of certain models of fully assembled cars. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1975.@RTEb….
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Trade unions oppose the importation of certain models of fully assembled cars.
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RT @RTEArchives: Irish Ballet Company visit Birr Vintage Week. WATCH: 'Summerhouse' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1980 .@INYBCo @irishballet….
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The Irish Ballet Company comes to Offaly for a performance at Birr Vintage Week.
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U2's PopMart tour comes to Belfast @U2 .WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1997.
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U2 arrive in Belfast for the first of their PopMart concerts in Ireland.
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In 1928, Ireland's first Irish language theatre opened its doors with a production of Micheál Mac Liammóir's 'Diarmuid agus Gráinne'. @AnTaibhdhearc. LISTEN: 'Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1978.
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Recalling how the Galway theatre An Taibhdhearc opened with Micheál MacLiammóir's Diarmuid agus Gráinne.
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The race for places in the country's third level institutions is on. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1989.
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Confusion, disappointment and shock for some students as university entry points reach their highest level ever.
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Milliner to the stars David Shilling. "I want to make women happy with my hats.". WATCH: 'Summerhouse' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1980.
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From his exclusive store in London milliner to the stars David Shilling talks hats, design and being exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Groups from Portugal, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Austria and many Irish groups, take part in a parade through Dublin city to the Mansion House. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1981.
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The International Folk Dancing Festival, now in its 30th year, is launched at the Mansion House in Dublin.
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Hurricane Charley, one of the worst hurricanes in living memory. WATCH: Charlie Bird reports for RTÉ News #OnThisDay in 1986.
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Hurricane Charley hits Ireland wreaking chaos and destruction.
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RT @RTEArchives: "It's like an urban Glastonbury with a hint of Japanese culture against a backdrop of hip-hop and some Latin rhythms throw….
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Irish based international communities help celebrate world cultures in Dún Laoghaire.
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"In a nutshell, Dublin City Centre has been almost cut off to cars with the introduction of these new restrictions.". WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 2002.
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New road signs and restrictions introduced to curtail traffic in Dublin city centre.
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A pram race through Birr, County Offaly as part of Vintage Week. WATCH: 'Blockbuster' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1983.
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Mary FitzGerald and Aonghus McAnally take part in a pram race through Birr.
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