January â The controversial secondary school drama The Spike goes on air. It was pulled from the schedule following a nude scene in Episode 5 which sparked criticism from Irish conservatives, and has never been retransmitted.
2 November â Ireland's second television channel, RTà2 goes on air. The opening night features a variety gala performance from the Cork Opera House and the 1968 film Bullitt.
6 November â The UK soap Coronation Street is aired for the first time on RTà2. It had previously only been available to those who could receive UTV or HTV Wales.