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The launch of the Irish-language TV channel, Teilifís na Gaeilge.
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[00:00:00] COUNTDOWN: the final 2 minutes of the countdown to the launch of Teilifís na Gaeilge.
[00:01:59] PROGRAMME: the one-minute start-up sequence – a familiar sight before the first programme on the channel each day for years.
[00:03:00] STING: for subtitles on teletext. Many programmes on Teilifís na Gaeilge had English subtitles on teletext. This sting would be played before programmes, to remind viewers about the service.
[00:03:04] PROGRAMME: the first billed programme on the channel, with contributions from Irish President Mary Robinson and singer, Brian Kennedy.
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PICTURED: Teilifís na Gaeilge launch countdown. COPYRIGHT: Teilifís na Gaeilge Corporation.
PICTURED: Teilifís na Gaeilge launch countdown. COPYRIGHT: Teilifís na Gaeilge Corporation.
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