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The first Irish language television channel
In 1996, Ireland launched its first television channel broadcasting exclusively in the Irish language. Teilifís na Gaeilge, later renamed TG4, went on air on Halloween night. It aimed to appeal to both native and non-nat...
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The first Irish language television channel is an episode from Witness by BBC. In 1996, Ireland launched its first television channel broadcasting exclusively in the Irish language. Teilifís na Gaeilge, later renamed TG4, went on air on Hal...
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Published Jun 2, 2026, 9:12 long, audio available.
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