RTÉ television presenters Gay Byrne and Kathleen Watkins married in Saggart Parish Church on 25 June 1964.
Gay Byrne had been presenting 'The Late Late Show' for two years and Watkins had been one of the first presentation announcers when Telefís Éireann went on air on New Year's Eve 1961.
Over a thousand well-wishers crowded into the south Dublin village to catch a glimpse of the wedding. Guests included Eamonn Andrews and his wife Gráinne. After the ceremony, Gardaí escorted the couple to their car. The wedding reception was held in the Downshire House Hotel in Blessington, Co. Wicklow.
Title: |
Wedding of Gay Byrne and Kathleen Watkins |
Clip Duration: |
00:01:06 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Gay and Kathleen Tie the Knot |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
This RTÉ News report shows the couple posing for photographs outside the church. Note: This report is mute. |
Local Keywords: |
Gay Byrne, Kathleen Watkins, Marriage, Wedding, Saggart, Broadcasting, The Media, TV |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
The Media |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
25/06/1964 |
Production Year: |
1964 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
DLX/00230 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mute |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
