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RTÉ's Six-One News marks its 30th anniversary

The Six-One News on RTÉ has marked 30 years on the air. The broadcast first went on-air on...
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16.24 3 Oct 2018


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RTÉ's Six-One News marks its 30th anniversary

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The Six-One News on RTÉ has marked 30 years on the air.

The broadcast first went on-air on October 3rd 1988, with newsreaders Seán Duignan and Eileen Dunne.

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The first Six-One broadcast in 1988 | Image: RTÉ

Since then the faces - and graphics - have changed, along with the studio.

Retired Six-One graphics | Image: RTÉ

RTÉ Archives has taken a look back at the evolution of the news programme.

An old Six-One studio, with Bryan Dobson and Úna O'Hagan | Image: RTÉ

Over the years, several newsreaders have helmed the show: from Eileen Dunne, Éamonn Lawlor and Anne Doyle, to Anne Cassin, Úna O'Hagan and Bryan Dobson.

Retired Six-One graphics | Image: RTÉ

The current presenters are Caitríona Perry and Keelin Shanley.

Current presenters Keelin Shanley and Caitríona Perry | Image: RTÉ

It was announced last year that they would anchor the programme from January.

But it hasn't always been plain sailing for the show.

Back in 2014, viewers wondered what Sharon Ní Bheoláin was talking about when she told co-host Ray Kennedy: "Your job's okay... this time."

RTÉ claimed the comment was "just a joke".

While Bryan Dobson was left standing in darkness due to a lighting malfunction.

He was waiting for his cue to read out the headlines - but had to walk across the set in awkward silence.

And let's not forget Aengus Mac Grianna's unfortunate blooper, which made international headlines back in 2013.


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