1972 in Irish television

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1972.

Events

 * 23 June – After RTÉ Television airs more film of IRA members, the Irish government meets with the RTÉ Authority to express its displeasure.
 * 24 November – The government dismisses the RTÉ Authority and a new authority is appointed.

Ongoing television programmes

 * RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
 * RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present)
 * The Late Late Show (1962–present)
 * The Riordans (1965–1979)
 * Quicksilver (1965–1981)
 * Seven Days (1966–1976)
 * Wanderly Wagon (1967–1982)
 * Hall's Pictorial Weekly (1971–1980)

Births

 * 4 February – Dara Ó Briain, stand-up comedian and television presenter
 * 21 March – Rachel Allen, celebrity chef, television personality and writer