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King of Belgium Plays Hurling

King Baudouin of Belgium, on a visit to Ireland in 1968. It is traditional for dignitaries who call on the President at Áras an Uachtaráin to plant a tree in the grounds.

King Badouin is given some instruction by Taoiseach Jack Lynch, a five-time All-Ireland Hurling Championship winner. President de Valera also offers advice, while Queen Fabiola and Sile Bean de Valera look on.

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A RTÉ News report on the final day of a visit of King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola of Belgium to Ireland. On a visit to the President of Ireland King Baudouin was persuaded to try hurling.

This report is from RTÉ News  broadcast on 17 May 1968

King Baudouin, Belgium, Royal Visit, Áras an Uachtaráin, Photographers, Tree Planting, Hurling, GAA, Jack Lynch, Queen Fabiola, Sile Bean de Valera, Eamon de Valera, State Visit

Dublin, Ireland

News

Arts and Culture

RTÉ

1968

Ireland

N2836/0068B

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