1961 in Irish television

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1961.

Events

 * 5 September – Telefís Éireann began transmission of test pictures.
 * December – The first issue of RTV Guide, RTÉ's original programme journal, was published.
 * 31 December – Launch of Telefís Éireann. Its opening night included an address by President Éamon de Valera, and the first news bulletin read by Charles Mitchel.

RTÉ

 * 31 December – RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)

Ulster Television

 * 2 October – Password (1961–1975)