2014 in Irish television

none September 2020 2014 Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 2014. Events January 6 January – TV3 announces the shortlist of production companies contending to make the broadcaster's first soap opera or continuing drama.Fegan Joyce 6 January 2014 TV3 could poach some Fair City stars for their new home grown soap http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv3-could-poach-some-fair-city-stars-for-their-new-home-grown-soap-29891669.html 10 January 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media6 January 2014 TV3's Production Company Drama Shortlist http://www.iftn.ie/news/featureinterviews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4286728&tpl=archnews&force=1 10 January 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network 7 January – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) will not proceed with a licensing process for commercial digital terrestrial television, while a report commissioned by the regulator has suggested that without expansion, Saorview would become economically nonviable by the 2020s.7 January 2014 BAI will not launch commercial digital TV licence http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0107/496388-bai-digital-tv/ 10 January 2014 RTÉ News RTÉSlattery Laura 8 January 2014 Saorview future questioned as regulator abandons commercial DTT http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/media-and-marketing/saorview-future-questioned-as-regulator-abandons-commercial-dtt-1.1647571 10 January 2014 The Irish Times The Irish Times Trust 11 January – Ireland's Fittest Family, a six-part contest presented by Mairead Farrell in which 12 families compete against each other to be series champion, debuts on RTÉ One.Hade Emma Jane 20 January 2014 Fight broke out between two families on new show, reveals host https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/fight-broke-out-between-two-families-on-new-show-reveals-host/29931313.html 31 December 2023 The Irish Independent The first season is won by the O'Reilly Family of County Cavan, who are coached by Nikki Symmons.1 November 2019 A Family Affair: O'Reilly Readies for America East Championship https://stonybrookathletics.com/news/2019/11/1/womens-cross-country-a-family-affair-o-reilly-readies-for-america-east-championship 31 December 2023 Stony Brook University AthleticsSlattery Laura 12 May 2014 Adrian Lynch appointed RTÉ One channel controller https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/adrian-lynch-appointed-rte-one-channel-controller-1.1792225 31 December 2023 The Irish Times 12 January – The Irish Independent reports that TV3 has sold Tallafornia to the UK's Channel 5 for broadcast in that country.Webb Nick 12 January 2014 TV3 sells hit series 'Tallafornia' to UK's Channel 5 http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/tv3-sells-hit-series-tallafornia-to-uks-channel-5-29907748.html 12 January 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 12 January – The Sunday Times reports that TV3 have "voiced grave concerns" to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland about UTV's plans to establish a TV channel in the Republic of Ireland, amid concerns it would not be subject to the same obligations as RTÉ and TV3.McCaughren Samantha 12 January 2014 TV3 will oppose UTV Irish licence http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/ireland/article1361699.ece subscription dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140113050347/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/ireland/article1361699.ece 13 January 2014 2 February 2014 The Sunday Times News International 15 January – Ryanair launch their "thank you for flying" ad campaign on TV3, with plans to treble their advertising budget in 2014.Slattery Laura 16 January 2014 Ryanair trebles ad budget as O'Leary embraces TV http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/media-and-marketing/ryanair-trebles-ad-budget-as-o-leary-embraces-tv-1.1656350 26 January 2014 The Irish Times The Irish Times Trust15 January 2014 Ryanair signs up to major commercial partnership with TV3 Group http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=123667 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140201181558/http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=123667 1 February 2014 26 January 2014 TV3 Xposé Entertainment TV3 15 January – Dermot Horan is appointed Director of Production and Acquisitions at RTÉ. Michelle Spillane becomes Director of RTÉ Global.Molumby Dierdre 15 January 2014 RTÉ Staff Changes following Recent Departures http://www.iftn.ie/news/featureinterviews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4286757&tpl=archnews&force=1 26 January 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network 19 January – Debut of RTÉ's four part crime drama, Amber.Harrison Bernice 25 January 2014 Television: 'Amber' alert: high expectations plus low tension equals mediocre drama http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/media/television-amber-alert-high-expectations-plus-low-tension-equals-mediocre-drama-1.1666891 26 January 2014 The Irish Times The Irish Times Trust The series was filmed in 2011 and originally scheduled for broadcast in Autumn 2012, but postponed due to financial concerns.Boland John 25 January 2014 Television: Amber was postponed several times – now we've an idea why http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/television-amber-was-postponed-several-times-now-weve-an-idea-why-29947138.html 26 January 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 26 January – Following Sky's introduction of personalised adverts in the UK, the Irish Independent reports that the broadcaster hopes to bring the technology to Ireland by 2015.Burke Roisin 26 January 2014 Sky to roll out tailored ad content to rich viewers http://www.independent.ie/business/media/sky-to-roll-out-tailored-ad-content-to-rich-viewers-29950136.html 26 January 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 30 January – Figures from Television Audience Measurement Ireland indicate viewers in Ireland watched an average of 3.5 hours of television per day in 2013.30 January 2014 How much TV do you watch? If you're a typical Irish viewer it's over 3 hours a day http://www.thejournal.ie/irish-people-watch-over-three-hours-of-tv-a-day-1290778-Jan2014/ 2 February 2014 The Journal 30 January – The Scottish Football Association agrees a new four-year deal with Sky Sports to show its matches in the UK and Ireland.30 January 2014 Scottish Football Association announces new four-season television deal with Sky http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scottish-football-association-announces-new-3093134 2 February 2014 Daily Record Trinity Mirror 31 January – Figures from Sky show that over 3,000 viewers are accessing catch up services through Sky+HD on a weekly basis.31 January 2014 Sky Customers Get Connected in Ireland http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4286809&tpl=archnews&force=1 2 February 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network February 6 February – BAI confirms its intention to enter into negotiations with UTV Ireland Limited for a television content provision contract.Newton Aisling 6 February 2014 BAI to enter into TV Content Contract with 'UTV Ireland' http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4286832&tpl=archnews&force=1 12 February 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network 7 February – The Data Protection Commissioner launches an investigation after revelations that An Post has been making people disclose their bank account details if they wish to pay their television license by direct debit.McCabe Sarah 7 February 2014 An Post faces probe after seeking bank details for TV licences http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/an-post-faces-probe-after-seeking-bank-details-for-tv-licences-29987601.html 12 February 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 14 February – Figures released by UPC Ireland show an 11% growth in broadband subscribers to 338,300 over the past 12 months, but a 4% fall in its overall TV subscribers to 427,000.Weckler Adrian 14 February 2014 UPC Ireland adds broadband subscribers but TV users fall http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/upc-ireland-adds-broadband-subscribers-but-tv-users-fall-30009475.html 27 February 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 22 February – RTÉ airs the Rugby Union match between the Irish women's team and England from Twickenham.Watterson Johnny 14 February 2014 Ireland women's Twickenham match set for live television broadcast http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/ireland-women-s-twickenham-match-set-for-live-television-broadcast-1.1690776 27 February 2014 The Irish Times The Irish Times Trust 26 February – A third series of the BBC period crime drama Ripper Street, axed by the broadcaster in 2013, will be produced in Ireland by Amazon for its video on-demand service.Corcoran Sorcha 26 February 2014 Third series of TV drama 'Ripper Street' to be produced in Ireland http://www.businessandleadership.com/exporting/item/44899-third-series-of-tv-drama/ 27 February 2014 Businessandleadership.comNewton Aisling 26 February 2014 Amazon Revives BBC Crime Drama 'Ripper Street' http://www.iftn.ie/broadcast/BroadcastNews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4286891&tpl=archnews&force=1 27 February 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network 27 February – UTV Ireland signs a ten-year contract with BAI to provide a general entertainment channel based in Dublin that will go on air from 2015.27 February 2014 UTV Ireland signs deal for TV service in Republic http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0227/507064-utv/ 9 March 2014 RTÉ News RTÉ March 3 March – A technical glitch during RTÉ's Primetime current affairs show leads to a small portion of an interview with Maxim Peshkov, Russia's ambassador to Ireland, playing on a loop for several minutes. The phrase "Irish Ukrainians not Russians" is heard for around fifteen minutes, with the clip quickly becoming popular on Twitter.4 March 2014 RTÉ 'Irish Ukrainians not Russians' glitch a Twitter hit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26431150 9 March 2014 BBC News BBC 3 March – TV3 names Ireland's Element Pictures and Britain's Company Pictures as its preferred partners in plans to launch a new soap.3 March 2014 TV3 Announces its Preferred Soap Partners http://www.iftn.ie/broadcast/BroadcastNews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4286906&tpl=archnews&force=1 29 March 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network 4 March – John Yorke, a former executive producer of EastEnders, will oversee production of TV3's new soap, it is announced.Drewett Meg 4 March 2014 Former EastEnders executive producer to head up new Irish soap for TV3 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a555305/former-eastenders-executive-producer-to-head-up-new-irish-soap-for-tv3.html#~p4sDngsGktcDw8 16 February 2015 Digital Spy 8 March – RTÉ creates a video tribute to former Irish rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll imagining how he might be remembered in forty years from now, as an old man recalls the player's career to his awestruck grandson.8 March 2014 RTE create stirring Brian O'Driscoll tribute video ahead of Italian clash http://www.independent.ie/blog/sportblog/rte-create-stirring-brian-odriscoll-tribute-video-ahead-of-italian-clash-30075059.html 9 March 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 27 March – Sky announce details of a scholarship for students taking the Broadcast Production MA offered by Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology's National Film School. The Sky Academy TV Scholarship will be available from September.27 March 2014 Sky Launches TV Scholarship with IADT http://www.iftn.ie/training/TrainingNews/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4287008&tpl=archnews&force=1 29 March 2014 The Irish Film and Television Network 31 March – Saorview customers will be unable to receive RTÉ One after today if they have not retuned their set-top boxes to receive technical upgrades for high-definition television.Dillon Fiona 31 March 2014 Re-tune your TV or lose RTÉ One, Saorview customers are warned http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/retune-your-tv-or-lose-rte-one-saorview-customers-are-warned-30140299.html 2 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media April 1 April – The GAA announce a new three-year broadcasting rights deal that will see RTÉ air 31 games of the All-Ireland Championships, with a further 14 games being shown via subscription on Sky Sports.1 April 2014 GAA announces TV rights allocation http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0401/606047-gaa-tv-rights/ 1 April 2014 RTÉ News RTÉ The decision will bring Gaelic football to a wider audience outside Ireland, but prompts concerns among fans and some players that the deal could lead to the game losing its amateur status.McCourt Ian 15 April 2014 Gaelic football and hurling's ruling body accused of selling its soul to Sky https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2014/apr/15/gaelic-football-selling-games-soul-to-sky 7 March 2015 The Guardian 2 April – RTÉ Two announces the launch of The RTÉ Two New Voices Award, in conjunction with the National Student Media Awards, which will give students an opportunity to compete for a summer work placement at the station.2 April 2014 RTÉ Two looking for new presenting talent http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0402/606135-rte-two-looking-for-new-presenting-talent/ 2 April 2014 RTÉ Ten RTÉ 15 April – TV3 secures the broadcasting rights for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.15 April 2014 TV3 wins rights to broadcast 2015 Rugby World Cup http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/2014/0415/608984-tv3-win-broadcasting-rights-for-rugby-world-cup/ 6 April 2015 RTÉ Sport RTÉBlake-Knox Kirsty Fegan Joyce 16 April 2014 TV3 outbids RTÉ for Rugby World Cup 2015 http://www.independent.ie/business/media/tv3-outbids-rte-for-rugby-world-cup-2015-30189826.html 6 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 27 April – Brendan McCahey wins the third series of The Voice of Ireland.28 April 2014 Brendan McCahey wins Voice of Ireland http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0428/612160-brendan-mccahey-wins-voice-of-ireland/ 14 February 2015 RTÉ Ten RTÉ 29 April – Mary Curtis is appointed as head of UTV Ireland.29 April 2014 UTV Ireland Appoints Mary Curtis as Head of Channel http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4287107&tpl=archnews&force=1 15 March 2015 Irish Film and Television Network May 1 May – Launch of Irish TV, a free-to-air international channel for the Irish diaspora, broadcasting in Ireland, Europe and the United States.Newton Aisling 1 May 2014 IrishTV Launches Tonight http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4287121&tpl=archnews&force=1 15 March 2015 Irish Film and Television Network 7 May – TV3 confirms its new soap will be set in a police precinct in a fictional harbour town, and has the working title Red Rock. It will employ around 100 people, and is expected to begin airing in January 2015. The series is part of a schedule that will see the channel spending more on home made content than imports for the first time, with it airing up to 100 hours of homegrown content per week. TV3 also have the broadcast rights for the 2015 series of The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Downton Abbey, as well as exclusive coverage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The channel also announces plans to produce an Irish version of the UK television series Gogglebox.7 May 2014 TV3 announces its "most ambitious schedule ever" http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4287140&tpl=archnews&force=1 16 February 2015 Irish Film and Television NetworkKilkelly Daniel 8 May 2014 New Irish soap gets working title Red Rock http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a569488/new-irish-soap-gets-working-title-red-rock.html#~p4sMyLr8H3IbYx 16 February 2015 Digital Spy 12 May – TV3 executives Daragh Byrne, Joanne King, Paula McCarthy, David McMunn and Daragh O’Halloran have been recruited by UTV Ireland, the new broadcaster has announced. They are among nine people recruited to senior positions at the upcoming channel.Griffin Sam Blake Knox Kirsty 12 May 2014 Five senior TV3 executives defect to new broadcaster UTV http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/five-senior-tv3-executives-defect-to-new-broadcaster-utv-30267862.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and MediaFegan Joyce Rabbitte Eimear 13 May 2014 UTV raid TV3 staff as rivalry grows http://www.herald.ie/news/utv-raid-tv3-staff-as-rivalry-grows-30267555.html dead https://archive.today/20150216144509/http://www.herald.ie/news/utv-raid-tv3-staff-as-rivalry-grows-30267555.html 16 February 2015 16 February 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 21 May – RTÉ Gaelic football pundit Joe Brolly apologises to Sky Sports presenter Rachel Wyse after posting a tweet in which he described Sky's planned GAA coverage, which is to feature Wyse as a presenter, as "TV3 plus Baywatch babe".21 May 2014 Joe Brolly issues grovelling apology to Rachel Wyse for crass 'Baywatch' jibe http://www.independent.ie/sport/joe-brolly-issues-grovelling-apology-to-rachel-wyse-for-crass-baywatch-jibe-30293208.html 25 May 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 24 May – The Irish Independent reports the dramatic departure of two producers from TV3's Tonight with Vincent Browne, an event occurring only days after the channel lost five of its senior executives.Griffin Sam 24 May 2014 Shock for TV3 as producers quit Vincent Browne programme http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/shock-for-tv3-as-producers-quit-vincent-browne-programme-30300182.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media June 4 June – RTÉ One airs the documentary The Torture Files which explores the treatment of the "Hooded Men" of Derry following their internment by the British Army in 1971.2 June 2014 RTE to screen Hooded Men documentary http://www.derryjournal.com/what-s-on/arts-culture/rte-to-screen-hooded-men-documentary-1-6094724 27 June 2015 Derry Journal Derry Journal Newspapers 5 June – TV3 airs the first Pride of Ireland Awards, an annual event launched to honour ordinary people who have acted bravely or extraordinarily in challenging situations. The event is held at Dublin's Mansion House and presented by Una Foden.27 May 2014 TV3 will air Ireland's very first Pride of Ireland Awards http://www.tv3.ie/pr_sub.php?type=1&view_pr=539 21 May 2015 TV3Newton Aisling 27 May 2014 TV3 to air Pride of Ireland Awards http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4287215&tpl=archnews&force=1 21 May 2015 The Irish Film and Television Network 9 June – Broadcaster Vincent Browne reveals that he recently suffered a bout of pneumonia but continued to work during his illness. Details of his condition are disclosed following his absence from the evening's edition of his Tonight programme and reports that he had spent the previous weekend in hospital.10 June 2014 Vincent Browne was struck by pneumonia last month but continued to work http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/vincent-browne-was-struck-by-pneumonia-last-month-but-continued-to-work-30340922.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media Tonight with Vincent Browne is presented by Tom McGurk in Browne's absence.O'Shea Joe 15 June 2014 Falling ratings ... but TV3's €400k anchor isn't about to step down http://www.independent.ie/life/falling-ratings-but-tv3s-400k-anchor-isnt-about-to-step-down-30352214.html 16 February 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 9 June – Comedian David McSavage accuses RTÉ of "dictatorial" censorship after the broadcaster banned a comedy sketch featuring three nuns and a crucified Jesus that parodies a recent Diet Coke advert. The "Wild Nuns" sketch was due to form part of the fourth episode of the latest series of McSavage's comedy show The Savage Eye, but in an email to the comedian, RTÉ said it would not air the piece because they felt it could "very quickly generate the potential for justifiable offence from viewers of the Christian faith".10 June 2014 Raunchy nuns Diet Coke Jesus parody banned by RTE http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/raunchy-nuns-diet-coke-jesus-parody-banned-by-rte-30343039.html 27 June 2015 Belfast Telegraph Independent News and Media 16 June – Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte announces a review of television coverage of the designated sporting and other events to determine what content should be free-to-air.Walsh Anne-Marie 16 June 2014 Rabbitte to begin review of free-to-air sport on TV http://www.independent.ie/business/media/rabbitte-to-begin-review-of-freetoair-sport-on-tv-30356759.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 17 June – The Irish Independent reports that Republic of Telly presenter Jennifer Maguire will front a programme as part of RTÉ Two's Reality Bites strand in which she will help young unemployed people find work. The Unemployables will air in the autumn and see her teaming up with Darren Kennedy with whom she co-devised the series format.Finn Melanie 17 June 2014 Jennifer Maguire and Darren Kennedy teaming up for 'Reality Bites: The Unemployables' http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/jennifer-maguire-and-darren-kennedy-teaming-up-for-reality-bites-the-unemployables-30360865.html 7 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 19 June – UTV Ireland unveils its new logo at a press conference in Dublin's Croke Park.19 June 2014 UTV Ireland reveals new green and yellow logo http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/utv-ireland-reveals-new-green-and-yellow-logo-30368470.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media July 3 July – Tracy Coyne wins series two of TV3's The Great Irish Bake Off.3 July 2014 Killarney's Tracey Coyne crowned the winner of The Great Irish Bake Off http://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/food-news/killarneys-tracey-coyne-crowned-the-winner-of-the-great-irish-bake-off-30404884.html 24 May 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 8 July – The cabinet approves plans to crack down on television licence evaders by giving inspectors the power to cross reference cable and satellite subscription bills with television licence records. However, UPC Ireland says that as the law currently stands it will not hand over details of its customers.8 July 2014 Plans to target TV licence evaders http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/plans-to-target-tv-licence-evaders-30415386.html 27 June 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 11 July – Alex White is appointed as Communications Minister in a cabinet reshuffle, replacing Pat Rabbitte.11 July 2014 Confirmed: Leo Varadkar is the new Health Minister, Pat Rabbitte dropped from Cabinet http://www.thejournal.ie/watch-reshuffle-live-1565312-Jul2014/ 24 May 2015 Thejournal.ie Distilled Media 13 July – Veteran RTÉ Sportscaster Bill O'Herlihy presents his final sports broadcast for the network after 50 years, with coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final.McSorley Anita 12 July 2014 RTE sports anchor Bill O'Herlihy will consider work offers from rival stations http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/rte-sports-anchor-bill-oherlihy-will-consider-work-offers-from-rival-stations-30426744.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 13 July – The Sunday Independent reports that viewing figures for RTÉ Two have reached an all-time low. Having fallen by a fifth last year, the monthly viewing average in 2013 was 40,600, or a 7.2% audience share.Stack Sarah 13 July 2014 RTE Two viewer numbers slump to record lows http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/rte-two-viewer-numbers-slump-to-record-lows-30425218.html 23 March 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 16 July – TV3 announces the establishment of a Public Affairs Documentary Unit, and that its Wednesday night current affairs programme Midweek is being axed to make way for programmes produced by the new department. A current affairs series similar to RTÉ's Primetime is also planned for 2015.De Burca Demelza 17 July 2014 TV3 ringing the changes as Midweek gets the axe http://www.thefreelibrary.com/TV3+ringing+the+changes+as+Midweek+gets+the+axe.-a0375207225 16 February 2015 Irish Mirror Trinity Mirror 17 July – TG4 begins broadcasting its content in the United States via the Today's Ireland channel.17 July 2014 TG4 launches nationwide broadcasting in the USA http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0717/631400-tg4-launches-nationwide-broadcasting-in-the-usa/ 10 April 2015 RTÉ Ten RTÉ 23 July – TG4 announce the appointment of three new weather presenters—Irial Ó Ceallaigh, Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta and Caitlín Nic Aoidh—who were selected following a public competition.23 July 2014 TG4 introduces three new weather presenters http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0723/632577-tg4-introduces-three-new-weather-presenters/ 10 April 2015 RTÉ Ten RTÉ 31 July – The Evening Herald reports that RTÉ has commissioned a documentary about pornography to be aired as part of its autumn schedule.Finn Melanie 31 July 2014 Porno documentary for RTÉ schedule https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/porno-documentary-for-rte-schedule/30474369.html 6 April 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media The two-part documentary, We Need to Talk About Porn, airs on RTÉ One in January 2015.5 January 2015 RTÉ TEN'S TV picks for today Monday January 5 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0105/669341-rte-tens-tv-picks-for-today-monday-january-5/ 27 June 2015 RTÉ Ten RTÉ August 3 August – The Sunday Independent reports that advertising agencies are frustrated by the lack of information about UTV Ireland, which is producing a lack of enthusiasm about advertising on the new channel.3 August 2014 Ad agencies unimpressed by UTV's lack of plans http://www.independent.ie/business/ad-agencies-unimpressed-by-utvs-lack-of-plans-30478114.html 23 March 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 5 August – TV3 announce that casting will shortly begin for its new soap, Red Rock.Klompus Jack 5 August 2014 Casting to begin for new Irish soap Red Rock http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a588666/casting-to-begin-for-new-irish-soap-red-rock.html#~p4sCU95qMUUzpP 16 February 2015 Digital Spy 6 August – Setanta Sports launches its 2014–15 Premier League coverage with an offer to new subscribers to sign up for just €1 a month.6 August 2014 Setanta Sports launches €1 offer ahead of Premier League season http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/setanta-sports-launches-1-offer-ahead-of-premier-league-season-30488138.html 14 February 2015 The Independent Independent News and Media 6 August – The Irish Independent reports that the introduction of the Public Service Broadcasting Charge, scheduled to begin on 1 January 2015, will be delayed to avoid clashes with new water charges due to be introduced in 2015.McConnell Daniel 6 August 2014 New TV fee delayed to avoid water bill clash http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/new-tv-fee-delayed-to-avoid-water-bill-clash-30486141.html 6 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 15 August – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland rules that TV3 "did not show due care" to the mother of a man responsible for a 2009 murder-suicide in Bray, County Wicklow, about which it made a documentary. A Search for Justice: Death in Bray was aired by the channel on 10 March.15 August 2014 Watchdog says TV3 did not show 'due care' over murder-suicide documentary http://www.thejournal.ie/complaints-about-tv3-documentary-death-in-bray-seb-creane-1620839-Aug2014/ 24 May 2015 Thejournal.ie Distilled Media 17 August – UTV Ireland announces that it has signed Alison Comyn to anchor its news bulletins.17 August 2014 UTV Ireland reveals new anchor http://www.u.tv/Entertainment/UTV-Ireland-reveals-new-anchor/cbb6bfff-8261-41bf-9e1a-a3fd8d524310 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150402111419/http://www.u.tv/Entertainment/UTV-Ireland-reveals-new-anchor/cbb6bfff-8261-41bf-9e1a-a3fd8d524310 2 April 2015 23 March 2015 UTV Ireland UTV 19 August – UTV Ireland has signed Pat Kenny to present a weekly show on the channel, it is announced.Meagher John 24 August 2014 Does UTV Ireland have the X factor in the Republic? http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/does-utv-ireland-have-the-x-factor-in-the-republic-30526994.html 15 February 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 20 August – TV3 has retained the broadcast rights for The X Factor.Finn Melanie 20 August 2014 TV3 fights back against UTV with exclusive rights to X Factor http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/tv3-fights-back-against-utv-with-exclusive-rights-to-x-factor-30522875.html 15 February 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 20 August – Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne expresses his concern that the 2015 arrival of UTV Ireland has the potential to threaten the future of TV3.De-Burca Demelza 20 August 2014 Gay Byrne: UTV coming to Ireland could signal the end for TV3 http://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/arts-culture-news/gay-byrne-utv-coming-ireland-4080393 15 February 2015 Irish Mirror Trinity Mirror 27 August – Adam Weafer, Jane McGrath and Paul Roe are confirmed as the first three cast members of Red Rock.Fletcher Harry 27 August 2014 New Irish soap Red Rock announces first cast members http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a592918/new-irish-soap-red-rock-announces-first-cast-members.html#~p4sGFtbtlQlc02 16 February 2015 Digital Spy September 4 September – Speaking to The Evening Heralds Laura Butler, TV3 boss Jeff Ford outlines the channel's strategy for competing with UTV Ireland when it launches next year. This includes a greater emphasis on homegrown content, including Red Rock, a soap set in a Garda station, and an Irish version of Blind Date, fronted by Lucy Kennedy.Butler Laura 4 September 2014 TV3 boss reveals plans to safeguard the station against UTV arrival http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv3-boss-reveals-plans-to-safeguard-the-station-against-utv-arrival-30561974.html 15 February 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 8 September – TV3's entertainment series, Xposé, unveils a new studio set as it begins airing live. Previously pre-recorded, the show has been extended to an hour in length with an interactive element, and will follow a similar format to the US entertainment series, E! News. The programme is co-presented by Peter O'Riordan and Karen Koster.Butler Laura 8 September 2014 New 'E! News' style for hour-long 'Xposé' as new set revealed and Peter joins team http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/new-e-news-style-for-hourlong-xpos-as-new-set-revealed-and-peter-joins-team-30570226.html 8 September 2014 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 11 September – RTÉ Two reveals its new schedule, and confirms a rebranding back to its original name of 'RTÉ 2'.McCabe Sarah 7 September 2014 Total revamp for RTÉ2 as it launches new TV offensive http://www.independent.ie/business/media/total-revamp-for-rte2-as-it-launches-new-tv-offensive-30566079.html 15 March 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 16 September – The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland awards €800,000 of funding to TV3's new soap, Red Rock, as part of its Sound and Vision scheme.16 September 2014 TV3′s new soap Red Rock has been awarded €800,000 in BAI funding http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/bai-sound-and-vision-1674552-Sep2014/ 18 March 2015 Thejournal.ie Distilled Media 18 September – Former Ireland international rugby union player Keith Wood has been signed up by TV3 to join its coverage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.18 September 2014 Keith Wood confirmed as a pundit for TV3's Rugby World Cup coverage http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/keith-wood-confirmed-as-a-pundit-for-tv3s-rugby-world-cup-coverage-30597637.html 6 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 19 September – Controversial media personality Katie Hopkins appears as a guest on The Late Late Show in which she criticises fat people, and clashes with Irish Independent journalist Andrea Smith who recently wrote about being unconcerned with her large size.Byrne Brian 19 September 2014 'You can't be fat and happy' - Katie Hopkins http://www.independent.ie/life/you-cant-be-fat-and-happy-katie-hopkins-30601711.html 27 June 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 22 September – RTÉ2's rebranding takes effect. New programming includes a revamped news programme, News Feed, presented by Carla O'Brien.11 September 2014 RTÉ 2 Announced Season Highlights http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4287515&tpl=archnews&force=1 16 March 2015 Irish Film and Television Network 24 September – Vincent Browne apologises to viewers after making a joke about beheadings during a discussion with guests on his Tonight show.Gittens Geraldine Calman Denise 25 September 2014 TV3's Vincent Browne apologises over controversial 'beheading' comments http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/tv3s-vincent-browne-apologises-over-controversial-beheading-comments-30616213.html 16 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media October 6 October – Una Foden and Rachel Stevens are confirmed as coaches on The Voice of Ireland, replacing Jamelia and Dolores O'Riordan when the series returns in January 2015.Kelly Aoife 6 October 2014 Una Foden and Rachel Stevens announced as new judges on 'The Voice of Ireland' http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/una-foden-and-rachel-stevens-announced-as-new-judges-on-the-voice-of-ireland-30642535.html 6 October 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 10 October – TV3 confirms that its news presenter Claire Brock will move to UTV Ireland after she was signed up by the broadcaster.Kelly Aoife 10 October 2014 TV3 star Claire Brock to move to UTV http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/tv3-star-claire-brock-to-move-to-utv-30653661.html 15 February 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 13 October – TV3 announce a rival to RTÉ One's The Late Late Toy Show which will broadcast live from the RDS on 21 November.Fegan Joyce 13 October 2014 TV3 plans Toy Show rival live from RDS https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/tv3-plans-toy-show-rival-live-from-rds/30658322.html 23 March 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 14 October – RTÉ News announce plans to appoint a new London correspondent, reversing their much-criticised decision of September 2012 to close their London offices.15 October 2014 RTE to reverse much-criticised London correspondent axing http://www.thejournal.ie/rte-london-office-criticised-correspondent-axing-1725292-Oct2014/ 23 March 2015 Thejournal.ie Distilled Media 17 October – UTV Ireland has appointed RTÉ broadcaster Paul Colgan as its Economics Editor.Kelly Aoife 17 October 2014 UTV Ireland poaches another RTÉ broadcaster for news team http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/utv-ireland-poaches-another-rte-broadcaster-for-news-team-30671751.html 23 March 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 21 October – UTV Ireland confirms that Newstalk breakfast show presenter Chris Donoghue has been signed up to anchor news bulletins for the channel alongside Alison Comyn.21 October 2014 Newstalk's Chris Donoghue to join UTV Ireland as news anchor http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/newstalks-chris-donoghue-to-join-utv-ireland-as-news-anchor-30681795.html 23 March 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 23 October – Former RTÉ radio and television presenter Jenny Huston, who left broadcasting and retrained as a gemologist and jewellery designer, is launching her debut line Edge Only, the Irish Independent reports.McBride Caitlin 23 October 2014 Former RTÉ star Jenny Huston launches debut jewellery line http://www.independent.ie/style/fashion/fashion-news/former-rte-star-jenny-huston-launches-debut-jewellery-line-30687412.html 6 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 23 October – The Irish language drama An Bronntanas debuts on TG4.Stacey Pat 23 October 2014 An Bronntanas - TG4's cracking new thriller as gaeilge http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/an-bronntanas-tg4s-cracking-new-thriller-as-gaeilge-30686695.html 9 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 30 October – The Guarantee, a film exploring the Irish banking crisis, debuts in Irish cinemas. It is produced by John Kelleher Media in association with the BAI, the Irish Film Board and TV3.Kelly Aoife 14 October 2014 'The Guarantee' – first trailer for film about the infamous night of the bank guarantee released http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/movies/movie-news/the-guarantee-first-trailer-for-film-about-the-infamous-night-of-the-bank-guarantee-released-30663109.html 16 March 2015 Independent News and Media November 2 November – The Kingston family from County Cork, coached by Derval O'Rourke, win season two of Ireland's Fittest Family.Cork farmers win Ireland's Fittest Family https://www.farmersjournal.ie/cork-farmers-win-irelands-fittest-family-168401 2018-06-02 en 3 November – Production begins on TV3's new soap, Red Rock.Luoma Sarah 4 November 2014 Production gets underway on TV3's Irish soap opera Red Rock http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a607647/production-gets-underway-on-tv3s-irish-soap-opera-red-rock.html#~p4sylbKGrcwoup 16 February 2015 Digital Spy The full cast is also unveiled, with Richard Flood taking the lead role as Garda Supt James McKay.McCahill Elaine 3 November 2014 Richard Flood is lead man in TV3's garda soap Red Rock http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/richard-flood-is-lead-man-in-tv3s-garda-soap-red-rock-30712257.html https://web.archive.org/web/20141104175556/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/richard-flood-is-lead-man-in-tv3s-garda-soap-red-rock-30712257.html dead 4 November 2014 23 March 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 5 November – RTÉ announce the axing of their morning news programme, Morning Edition, which the broadcaster says will not return to the schedules in the New Year.5 November 2014 Shock as RTÉ axes current affairs programme Morning Edition http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/shock-as-rte-axes-current-affairs-programme-morning-edition-30721069.html 15 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 13 November – RTÉ2 airs the pilot episode of The Unemployables, a programme in which Darren Kennedy and Jennifer Maguire help young unemployed people find work. It is scheduled to return for a full series in 2015.O'Driscoll Des 8 November 2014 What to watch this week http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsfilmtv/filmandtv/tv-watch-what-to-watch-this-week-296698.html 7 April 2015 Irish Examiner Landmark Media Investments 20 November – Two years after closing its London offices, RTÉ News appoints Fiona Mitchell as its new London correspondent. She will take up the position from January 2015 and be based at ITN's London offices.Stack Sarah 20 November 2014 RTE appoints new London correspondent http://www.independent.ie/business/media/rte-appoints-new-london-correspondent-30760311.html 23 March 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 23 November – The Sunday Independent reports that RTÉ are planning to launch an online service that would allow its own content, along with that from TV3, TG4 and UTV, to be accessed by internet users on a free-to-air basis. The service would be similar to that provided by Freeview Connect in the UK.McCabe Sarah 23 November 2014 RTE plans for online viewing to take on UPC and Sky http://www.independent.ie/business/media/rte-plans-for-online-viewing-to-take-on-upc-and-sky-30764576.html 15 February 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 26 November – As a result of the buyback of its former debts from Anglo Irish Bank, TV3 reports a net profit of €7.4m.O'Hora Ailish 27 November 2014 Exceptional gain gives TV3 net profit boost, advertising improving http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/exceptional-gain-gives-tv3-net-profit-boost-advertising-improving-30778560.html 6 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 28 November – UTV Ireland finally confirms that Claire Brock will be joining its news team. The appointment of two other female journalists is also announced. Former Newstalk head of news and sport Sinéad O'Donnell will join the new channel along with Sarah O'Connor, a reporter with North West Radio.28 November 2014 UTV Ireland announce appointment of News reporters http://radiotoday.ie/2014/11/utv-ireland-announce-appointment-of-news-reporters/ 23 March 2015 Radio Today Ireland 29 November – TV3 Group launches its #NewDawn campaign which is part of its rebrand and new schedule for 2015. The campaign kicks off with a 90-second and 60 second TV3 Promo airing at 19:45 on TV3.29 November 2014 TV3 welcomes New Dawn for 2015! http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=152347 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150123155855/http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=152347 23 January 2015 3 March 2015 TV3 Xposé Entertainment TV3 An advert promoting their newly produced drama series Red Rock is also revealed.28 November 2014 TV3 launches Red Rock teaser campaign with on air promo http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=152285 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150117140936/http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=152285 17 January 2015 3 March 2015 TV3 Xposé Entertainment TV3 December 1 December – UTV Ireland, due to launch next year, is granted Public Service Status by Minister for Communications, Alex White, TD, allowing it to appear on Saorview.1 December 2014 Minister designates new UTV Ireland channel for carriage on SAORVIEW http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Press+Releases/2014/Minister+designates+new+UTV+Ireland+channel+for+carriage+on+SAORVIEW.htm dead https://archive.today/20141206222159/http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Press+Releases/2014/Minister+designates+new+UTV+Ireland+channel+for+carriage+on+SAORVIEW.htm 6 December 2014 6 December 2014 DCENR Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources 2 December – TV3 launches the timeshift channel TV3 +1 on UPC Ireland Channel 119.Brosnan Seán 2 December 2014 TV3 Group launches TV3+1 http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4287818&tpl=archnews&force=1 28 February 2015 Irish Film and Television Network 3 December – TG4 unveils its Christmas schedule. Programmes include Liam Clancy, Mo Chara a Christmas Day documentary in which family and friends recall their memories of the singer, Ó Ghaillimh go dtí an Ghraonlainn, a documentary about a journey by yacht from Galway to Greenland, and Roger Corman i gConamara telling the story of how film producer Roger Corman established a film studio on the West Coast of Ireland. Films airing over the festive season include a feature-length version of An Bronntanas, as well as Meet The Fockers, Up in Arms, I Am David, Nutty Professor II and Atonement.Molumby Deirdre 3 December 2014 TG4's Christmas Crackers for 2014 http://iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4287822&tpl=archnews&force=1 10 April 2015 The Irish Film and Television Network 4 December – The Belfast Telegraph reports that UTV Ireland will not be available to viewers in Northern Ireland, where its sister channel UTV already airs. There will, however, be a small amount of signal overspill, allowing a limited number of viewers in the North to watch its content.Ferguson Amanda 4 December 2014 New channel UTV Ireland will not be available to viewers in Northern Ireland http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/new-channel-utv-ireland-will-not-be-available-to-viewers-in-northern-ireland-30797991.html 9 April 2015 Belfast Telegraph Independent News and Media 7 December – TV3 announce details of its new soap, Red Rock.Larkin Laura 7 December 2014 Red Rock: TV3 out to bust rivals with new cop show as real garda helps http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/red-rock-tv3-out-to-bust-rivals-with-new-cop-show-as-real-garda-helps-30807186.html 28 February 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 11 December – UTV Ireland's new headquarters are opened in Dublin by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who promises that ministers from his government will appear on its current affairs programmes.12 December 2014 Taoiseach Enda Kenny launches UTV Ireland HQ http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/taoiseach-enda-kenny-launches-utv-ireland-hq-30825733.html 15 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 11 December – Digital Spy reports that TV3 is to launch an ad campaign for its new soap, Red Rock. The first trailer for the soap will appear in a commercial break during an episode of Coronation Street.Dainey Sophie 11 December 2014 New Irish soap Red Rock to begin advertising campaign http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a615902/new-irish-soap-red-rock-to-begin-advertising-campaign.html#~p4swEfAvC9c2Eu 16 February 2015 Digital Spy 14 December – TV3 has signed up former Minister for Justice and Equality Alan Shatter to appear in the next series of The Restaurant, it is reported.Webb Nick 14 December 2014 Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter gets ready to go into TV3's kitchen http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/former-justice-mnister-alan-shatter-gets-ready-to-go-into-tv3s-kitchen-30833524.html 23 March 2015 The Sunday Independent Independent News and Media 21 December – Golfer Rory McIlroy is voted the 2014 RTÉ Sports Person of the Year.22 December 2014 Rory McIlroy named RTÉ Sport - Person of the Year https://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2014/1219/668027-rte-sport-awards/ RTÉ News RTÉ 17 December 2023 UTV Ireland has signed RTÉ and TV3 presenter Jenny Buckley as its main weather presenter.21 December 2014 Jenny Buckley unveiled as weather presenter http://utv.ie/Press/2014/12/21/Jenny-Buckley-unveiled-as-weather-presenter-25729 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141225052536/http://utv.ie/Press/2014/12/21/jenny-buckley-unveiled-as-weather-presenter-25729 25 December 2014 15 February 2015 UTV IrelandMcCahill Elaine 22 December 2014 RTE's Jenny Buckley snapped up as weather girl for new UTV Ireland channel http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/rtes-jenny-buckley-snapped-up-as-weather-girl-for-new-utv-ireland-channel-30855083.html dead https://archive.today/20150216075940/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/rtes-jenny-buckley-snapped-up-as-weather-girl-for-new-utv-ireland-channel-30855083.html 16 February 2015 15 February 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media 22 December – Irish singer and model, and recent I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! contestant, Nadia Forde, guests hosts TV3's Xposé.Kelly Aoife 22 December 2014 Nadia Forde to join team at TV3's Xpose http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/nadia-forde-to-join-team-at-tv3s-xpose-30856028.html 8 March 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 26 December – The James Bond film Skyfall makes its Irish television debut on RTÉ One.20 December 2014 What to watch on TV this week http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsfilmtv/filmandtv/what-to-watch-on-tv-this-week-303461.html 4 February 2015 Irish Examiner Landmark Media Investments 30 December – Figures reveal that Mrs. Brown's Boys was the most watched programme in Ireland on Christmas Day for the fourth year in a row, achieving an audience of 703,100.McCahill Elaine 30 December 2014 Mrs Brown and Fair City special tops for festive TV https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/mrs-brown-and-fair-city-special-tops-for-festive-tv/30868904.html 23 March 2015 The Evening Herald Independent News and Media Debuts RTÉ 11 January – Ireland's FIttest Family on RTÉ One 19 January – Amber on RTÉ One (2014) 16 February – Quirke on RTÉ One (2014) 6 March – The Walshes on RTÉ One (2014) 10 March – Soccer Republic on RTÉ Two (2014–present) 22 September – Connected on RTÉ2Kelly Aoife 11 September 2014 Meet the Irish women who film their lives, warts and all, for new RTÉ2 reality soap 'Connected' http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/meet-the-irish-women-who-film-their-lives-warts-and-all-for-new-rte2-reality-soap-connected-30580303.html 7 April 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media September - Mom on RTÉ Two TV3 17 February – The Lie (2014–present) 5 March – The People's Debate with Vincent Browne (2014–2016) 28 March – Crossfire26 March 2014 Crossfire premieres on TV3 this Friday http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=130027 dead https://archive.today/20140329220714/http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=130027 29 March 2014 29 March 2014 TV3 Xposé Entertainment Tv3 31 March – Prison Families27 March 2014 TV3 goes behind closed doors with heartbreaking documentary – 'Prison Families' http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=130165 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150211142546/http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID=1.803.813&article=130165 11 February 2015 29 March 2014 TV3 Xposé Entertainment Tv3 June – Wentworth (2013–2021) TG4 30 January – Borgen (2010–2013) 20 October - Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion (2013–2015) 23 October – An Bronntanas (2014) Undated – Peg + Cat (2013–2018) Ongoing television programmes 1960s RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present) RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present) The Late Late Show (1962–present) 1970s The Late Late Toy Show (1975–present) RTÉ News on Two (1978–2014) The Sunday Game (1979–present) 1980s Fair City (1989–present) RTÉ News: One O'Clock (1989–present) 1990s Would You Believe (1990s–present) Winning Streak (1990–present) Prime Time (1992–present) Nuacht RTÉ (1995–present) Nuacht TG4 (1996–present) Ros na Rún (1996–present) TV3 News (1998–present) Ireland AM (1999–present) Telly Bingo (1999–present) 2000s Nationwide (2000–present) TV3 News at 5.30 (2001–present) – now known as the 5.30 Against the Head (2003–present) news2day (2003–present) Other Voices (2003–present) Saturday Night with Miriam (2005–present) The Week in Politics (2006–present) Tonight with Vincent Browne (2007–2017) Xposé (2007–2019) At Your Service (2008–present) Championship Live (2008–present) – Now rebranded as GAA on 3 Midday (2008–2016) Operation Transformation (2008–present) 3e News (2009–present) Dragons' Den (2009–present) Republic of Telly (2009–2016) Two Tube (2009–present) 2010s Irish Pictorial Weekly (2012–present) Jack Taylor (2010–present) Love/Hate (2010–present) The Saturday Night Show (2010–2015) Mrs. Brown's Boys (2011–present) The GAA Show (2011–present) MasterChef Ireland (2011–present) Paul Connolly Investigates (2011–2015) Today (2012–present) The Mario Rosenstock Show (2012–2016) The Voice of Ireland (2012–2016) The Works (2012–present) Deception (2013–present) The Fall (2013–2016) The Great Irish Bake Off (2013–2015) Celebrity MasterChef Ireland (2013–present) Second Captains Live (2013–present) Ending this year 22 January – Amber (2014) 24 March – Family Fortunes (2012–2014) 28 May – Midweek (2009–2014) 18 September – RTÉ News on Two (1978–2014) 28 November – Morning Edition (2013–2014) Deaths 28 January – Ted Nealon, 84; former journalist, broadcaster, and Fine Gael TD for Sligo–Leitrim, illness.Collins Stephen 28 January 2014 Former journalist and politician Ted Nealon dies aged 84 http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/former-journalist-and-politician-ted-nealon-dies-aged-84-1.1671120 29 March 2014 The Irish Times The Irish Times Trust 11 February – Ronnie Masterson, 87; actress.11 February 2014 'Rest in peace mam. Miss you': Aonghus tweets tribute to mother Ronnie http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/rest-in-peace-mam-miss-you-aonghus-tweets-tribute-to-mother-ronnie-622355.html 29 March 2014 Irish Examiner 10 March – Eileen Colgan, 80; actress.10 March 2014 Fair City and Glenroe actress Eileen Colgan dies http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/tv-radio/fair-city-and-glenroe-actress-eileen-colgan-dies-30079946.html 29 March 2014 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 21 March – Oliver Maloney, 77, former Director-General of RTÉ21 March 2014 Oliver Maloney, former Director-General, RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/about/en/press-office/press-releases/2014/0321/603801-oliver-maloney-former-director-general-rte/ 11 February 2015 RTÉ News RTÉ 22 July – Louis Lentin, 80: theatre, film and television director23 July 2014 'Dear Daughter' director Louis Lentin dies http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0723/632599-louis-lenton/ 11 February 2015 RTÉ News RTÉ 10 August – Ann Rowan, 85, actress (The Riordans, Father Ted).11 August 2014 The Riordans actress Ann Rowan has died http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0811/636368-the-riordans-actress-ann-rowan-has-died/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150211142256/http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0811/636368-the-riordans-actress-ann-rowan-has-died/ 11 February 2015 11 February 2015 RTÉ News RTÉ 13 October – Gabrielle Reidy, 54, actressCoveney Michael 15 October 2014 Gabrielle Reidy obituary https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/oct/15/gabrielle-reidy 11 February 2015 The Guardian 19 October – Gerard Parkes, 90, actor.20 October 2014 Gerard Parkes, Fraggle Rock actor, dead at 90 http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/gerard-parkes-fraggle-rock-actor-dead-at-90-1.2805925 11 February 2015 CBC News CBC 10 November – Brian Farrell, 85, political broadcaster and academic10 November 2014 Former RTÉ broadcaster Brian Farrell has died at 85 http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/former-rte-broadcaster-brian-farrell-has-died-at-85-30732057.html 11 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 13 November – Paddy MacHugh, first Telefís Éireann weather forecaster13 November 2014 Death of Paddy MacHugh (Former RTÉ Weather Forecaster) http://www.superannrte.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4434:death-of-paddy-machugh-former-rte-weather-forecaster&catid=18:bereavements-1400&Itemid=103 11 February 2015 Superannrte 26 November – Anita Notaro, author and former television directorGittens Geraldine 26 November 2014 Irish author Anita Notaro dies after long illness http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/irish-author-anita-notaro-dies-after-long-illness-30777399.html 11 February 2015 Irish Independent Independent News and Media 30 December – Desmond Fisher, 94, journalist, broadcaster and former head of current affairs with RTÉ5 January 2015 Former Catholic Herald editor Desmond Fisher dies http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2015/01/05/former-catholic-herald-editor-desmond-fisher-dies/ 11 February 2015 The Catholic Herald See also 2014 in Ireland References 30em External links List of 2014 Irish television series at IMDb 2014