85 Years of 999!

Today marks 85 years since the launch of the very first emergency number, 999. The number went live in 1937 and Newstalk’s Own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran to explain how it came about and how it has evolved since.

Share this article

16.35 30 Jun 2022

85 Years of 999!

85 Years of 999!

Listen to this episode

The Hard Shoulder

The Hard Shoulder

Share this article

16.35 30 Jun 2022

Today marks 85 years since the launch of the very first emergency number, 999. The number went live in 1937 and Newstalk’s Own, Simon Tierney joined Kieran to explain how it came about and how it has evolved since.

Related Episodes

Tech Takeover: What to do if y...

00:13:00

Tech Takeover: What to do if you lose your phone

The Hard Shoulder

00:13:00

Sport with John Duggan: Man Un...

00:05:57

Sport with John Duggan: Man United face Leeds in Croke Park

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:57

Why has hospital parking reven...

00:10:26

Why has hospital parking revenue more than doubled over four years?

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:26

How many children do not have...

00:08:10

How many children do not have a special education place?

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:10