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TV programmes with a learning focus 16th - 22nd July

Polaitíocht: Power On The Box from RTÉ - IRELAND’S NATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE MEDIA on Youtube .

Sir David Attenborough President Obama from The Obama White House on Youtube .

Polaitíocht: Power On The Box

RTE One Monday, 19.30- 20.00

Harry McGee examines how TV changed Irish politics, beginning by exploring the initial impact of the establishment of RTE on the political landscape.

David Attenborough Meets President Obama

RTE TWO Sunday, 19:00 - 20.00

Sir David Attenborough is a renowned naturalist and film-maker. USA's previous president Obama, takes the role of interviewer in quizzing David Attenborough about his thoughts on the future of our planet.
This interview happened in May 2015 - will a similar interview happen with President Donald Trump in 2017?

National Day of Commemoration

RTE One Sunday, 11.00- 12.15

In Ireland, the National Day of Commemoration commemorates all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations. It occurs on the Sunday nearest July 11.
Tune into the live coverage of the Commemoration from the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

GAA Nua

RTE One Monday, 19:30 - 20.00

Last in the series. Former Gaelic footballer Dara O'Cinneide ends his examination of the modern day GAA with a look at the state of Gaelic games now and where they may be heading.