King Baudouin of Belgium is persuaded to try the game of 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.
Title: |
King Baudouin Plays Hurling |
Clip Duration: |
00:01:07 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
King of Belgium Plays Hurling |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
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 |
Local Keywords: |
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 |
Coverage: |
Dublin, Ireland |
Topic: |
Arts and Culture |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ |
Broadcast Date: |
17/05/1968 |
Production Year: |
1968 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
N2836/0068B |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mute |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
