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"For the first time in years, a home international has been marred by disturbances in the streets of Dublin." WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1990 rte.ie/archives/2015/1111/74…
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"This is Lowtown, a quiet stretch of the Grand Canal that runs through County Kildare." WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1975 rte.ie/archives/2025/1107/15…
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'Shepherd Moons' is the third album from Enya and has already garnered critical acclaim following its release last week. WATCH: 'Cursaí' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1991 rte.ie/b/1597626
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Science Week offers information about so many things at hundreds of events taking place around the country. WATCH: News2day broadcast #OnThisDay in 2011 rte.ie/b/1596608
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Rory Gallagher's musical achievements and success were recognised in Cork with the unveiling of a statue in 'The Rory Gallagher Plaza'. WATCH: Nationwide broadcast #OnThisDay in 1997 rte.ie/archives/2017/1113/91…
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LISTEN: Johnny McEvoy talking about life in the music business and 'Muirsheen Durkin' on 'Céilí Time' recorded #OnThisDay in 1966 rte.ie/archives/collections/… From the RTÉ Archives Acetate Disc Collection
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Formed in 1985, British duo The Communards are former singer with Bronski Beat Jimmy Somerville and classically trained musician Richard Coles. WATCH: ‘Evening Extra’ broadcast #OnThisDay in 1986 rte.ie/archives/category/art…
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A new modern office block is to be constructed for Dublin Corporation in one of the oldest parts of the city. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1962 rte.ie/archives/2022/1107/13…
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Jack Devereaux from the village of Kilmore, County Wexford, is extremely knowledgeable about mumming. WATCH: The Pure Drop broadcast #OnThisDay in 1993 rte.ie/archives/2023/1101/14…
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LISTEN: Philip Greene commentates for @RTEsport Republic of Ireland v Austria in March 1953 rte.ie/archives/collections/… From the RTÉ Archives Acetate Disc Collection
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Eight passengers and a pilot were killed when the light aircraft crashed at Eastbourne on the south east coast of England WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1984 rte.ie/archives/2019/1029/10…
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An elite corps of the Irish Defence Forces give a demonstration of Ranger training. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1969 rte.ie/archives/2024/1029/14…
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"This is Lowtown, a quiet stretch of the Grand Canal that runs through County Kildare." WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1975 rte.ie/archives/2025/1107/15…
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A bridge connecting Wexford and Waterford WATCH: 'Newsround' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1976 rte.ie/b/1596629
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'Shepherd Moons' is the third album from Enya and has already garnered critical acclaim following its release last week. WATCH: 'Cursaí' broadcast #OnThisDay in 1991 rte.ie/b/1597626
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Science Week offers information about so many things at hundreds of events taking place around the country. WATCH: News2day broadcast #OnThisDay in 2011 rte.ie/b/1596608
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The last will and testament of Land League founder Michael Davitt has been held at the Public Records Office since 1927. WATCH: RTÉ News reports #OnThisDay in 1980 rte.ie/archives/2025/1107/15…
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