Seasons & Episodes
1980
Charles Haughey leads his first Ard Fheis as Taoiseach. PAYE workers stage the largest labor protest in Irish history. A
1981
In 1981, Ronald Reagan is sworn in as U.S. President, sparking celebrations in his ancestral Ballyporeen, Ireland. A fir
1982
Ireland experiences its worst winter in 50 years. A controversial Budget leads to the collapse of the Fine Gael–Labour
1983
Factory closures and job losses, including Ranks and Dunlops in Cork, contribute to a gloomy public mood. The new govern
1984
Ronald and Nancy Reagan visit Ireland amid protests against US policy. The Colin McStay Appeal surpasses its £100,000 g
1985
Statue movement reports in Asdee and Ballinspittle spark debate—miracle or illusion? Ireland wins the 1985 Triple Crow
1986
1986 sees strong Unionist opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement. Tragedy strikes with the Challenger disaster and the
1987
The Fine Gael-Labour coalition collapses, with budget cuts dominating the election. Fianna Fáil returns to power as Cha
1988
A 70ft Gulliver washes up in Dublin for the city's Millennium celebrations. Ireland hosts Eurovision; Switzerland wins w
1989
In 1989, the 25th Dail is dissolved, leading to an inconclusive general election and coalition talks between Fianna Fail
1990
Brian Lenihan’s presidential campaign falters after a taped conversation is leaked, leading Charles Haughey to sack hi
1991
In 1991, Ian Paisley protested in Dublin against Northern Secretary Peter Brooke's decision to resume the Anglo-Irish Co
1992
In 1992, Ireland's High Court initially prevents a 14-year-old from travelling for an abortion, sparking the 'X' Case de
1993
In 1993, Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the USA. F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Priz
1994
In 1994, O.J. Simpson was arrested for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. The film Braveheart faced issues during
1995
On 15 February 1995, England supporters riot at Lansdowne Road during a match against Ireland, causing the game to be ab
1996
In 1996, Dublin's Millennium Clock was launched but lasted only nine months. Teilifís na Gaeilge, Ireland's new TV serv
1997
In 1997, Radio Ireland is launched on St. Patrick's Day. Hong Kong returns to China after the end of Britain's 99-year l
1998
In 1998, Ireland saw significant changes and events. TV3 launched in September, and a scandal hit the National Irish Ban
1999
In 1999, Telecom Eireann shares are bought by 500,000 people, and a solar eclipse darkens most of Europe. MTV Europe's M
1970
In the 1970s, Dublin thrives with a vibrant nightclub scene. Apollo 13's moon mission is marred by a catastrophic explos
1971
Ireland's top businessman, Tony O'Reilly, predicts more foreign investment but warns against multinational dominance. Ir
1972
In Ireland, after the government agrees to join the European Economic Community, a referendum campaign ensues. Labour an
1973
In the 1973 Irish general election, the Fine Gael-Labour coalition wins, marking the first change of government in 16 ye
1974
In 1974, Cearbhall ó Dálaigh becomes Ireland's fifth president after Erskine Childers' sudden death. A nine-week bus s
1975
In 1975, Dutch industrialist Tiede Herrema is kidnapped by the IRA in Limerick, demanding the release of prisoners. Afte
1976
In 1976, the £5 note design changed, featuring poet John Scotus Erigena instead of Lady Hazel Lavery. Violent riots in
1977
The 'Brendan Voyage' ends in Newfoundland after a 4,000-mile journey across the Atlantic, retracing the path of sixth-ce
1978
In 1978, Ireland's offshore exploration continues with £100m spent on oil search and Kinsale gas becoming commercially
1979
In 1979, Vietnamese "boat people" flee poverty and persecution, with Ireland accepting refugees through a resettlement p
1962
In the first programme of the new series, a look back at 1962 when the Beatles had their first hit, Sean Connery played
1963
A look back at 1963 when President Kennedy visited Ireland, Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, an
1964
In this edition, a look back at 1964 when Lyndon Johnson won a landslide victory in the US, Cassius Clay became Muhammad
1965
In 1965, Taoiseach Sean Lemass travelled to Belfast to meet Northern Ireland's Prime Minister Terence O'Neill and O'Neil
1966
This week, a look at 1966. England won the World Cup, Indira Gandhi became prime minister of India, and Eamon de Valera
1967
A look back to 1967 when Elvis got hitched, Mick Jagger was caught for drug offences, and the Six Day War between Israel
1968
A look back at 1968 when the Ballymun development was completed, Apollo 8 orbited the moon, and the Beatles released Yel
1969
In the last of the series, a look at 1969 when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, Concorde took to the skies, and John
2000
In 2000, Sonia O'Sullivan won silver in the 5000m at the Sydney Olympics, while Brian O'Driscoll emerged as a rugby star
2001
2001 was marked by the September 11 attacks, where over 3,000 people died when al-Qaeda hijacked four planes, hitting Ne
2002
In 2002, Ireland's World Cup campaign was marred by a dispute between captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy, leadi
2003
In 2003, over 7,000 athletes from 160 countries participated in the Special Olympics in Ireland. Dublin's Spire was comp
2004
In 2004, Ireland saw significant events such as the introduction of a smoking ban, Brian McFadden leaving Westlife, and
2005
Reeling in the Years highlights key events of 2005, including Cork becoming the European City of Culture, Waterford host
2006
In 2006, chaos erupted in Dublin during the 'Love Ulster' riot following a loyalist march on O'Connell Street. Despite c
2007
In 2007, Padraig Harrington won the British Open, and Ireland's cricket team triumphed over Pakistan at the World Cup. T
2008
Reeling in the Years reflects on 2008, when Bertie Ahern resigned as Taoiseach and was succeeded by Brian Cowen. Globall
2009
In 2009, Thierry Henry's controversial handball prevented Ireland from reaching the World Cup. Irish rugby celebrated it
2010
The stories and the soundtrack of the year 2010, when Ireland was hit by freezing weather in January: temperatures dropp
2011
A look at music and news from 2011, a year when Ireland hosted visits from Britain's Queen Elizabeth and US president Ba
2012
A dip into the news and music archives from 2012, when Katie Taylor won boxing gold for Ireland at the London Olympics,
2013
A dip into the news and music archives from 2013, when the horsemeat scandal rocked Europe, Northern Ireland hosted the
2014
The hits and the headlines of 2014, when music superstar Garth Brooks tried and failed to play five concerts at Croke Pa
2015
The hits and the headlines of 2015, when Storm Desmond and Storm Frank brought damage and devastation across the country
2016
The hits and the headlines of 2016, a year that saw a general election in Ireland, the Brexit referendum in the UK and D
2017
Reeling in the Years looks back to the stories and the soundtrack of 2017 when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th
2018
Reeling in the Years looks back to the hits and the headlines of 2018. Ireland came to a standstill when two big weather
2019
Reeling in the Years recalls the hits and the headlines of 2019, when Shane Lowry won the British Open golf tournament a
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