The most popular stories of 2014 from RTÉ Archives.

With 2015 now in sight we take a look back at some of the most popular stories published on the RTÉ Archives website from 2014.

These are the top 5 most viewed videos from  RTÉ Archives for 2014.

Ryan Tubridy on 'Scratch Saturday' in 1989

A 16 year old Ryan Tubridy appears on the programme 'Scratch Saturday' to review the latest offerings of U2 books.
Ryan Tubridy
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Graham Norton on 'Youngline' in 1981

"It's an oul dance" says Graham
Graham Norton appears on the RTÉ young people's programme 'Youngline' in 1981 where he voices his views on young people, discos and relationships.
Graham Norton
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The Forgotten Irish on 'Radharc' in 1981

'The Forgotten Irish' is a community of Irish people living over two thousand miles from Ireland in Newfoundland, Canada, whose ancestors left their home country six generations ago. 'Radharc' looks at a colony of Irish people for whom time has stood still.
The Forgotten Irish
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World War I Veteran on Joining Up

On the centenary of World War I RTÉ Archives published an exhibition looking at Ireland's involvement in the war from the call to arms and life in the trenches to the aftermath of the war. 
Emmet Dalton outlines his reasons for joining up and describes the initial reaction of his father to seeing his son in a British Army uniform.
Emmet Dalton
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Pelé Attracts 30,000 to Dalymount in 1972

In February 1972 30,000 soccer fans came to Dalymount Park, Phibsborough to see Brazilian club side Santos FC and their star Pelé play a selection from League of Ireland sides Bohemians and Drumcondra.
Pele
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