Preparations underway to provide extensive radio and television coverage of President John F. Kennedy's visit to Ireland,
Preparations are underway to provide extensive radio and television coverage of President John F. Kennedy's visit to Ireland. A week before the president was due to arrive, Philip Parker, Telefís Éireann's Chief Engineer, talks about the challenges involved, including transport and equipment.
He describes how "the world and his wife" will be watching coverage of the visit, which will bring Telefís Éireann to an international audience.
30 vehicles, 150 staff, 25 outside broadcast cameras and a special telephone line from New Ross to Dunganstown are just some of the logistical requirements of covering the four days of events. President Kennedy will visit locations in Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Shannon.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 19 June 1963.
