September 1995 - September 1998
Idents [1]
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Above: RTÉ One ident [1].
Above: RTÉ One ident [2]. The RTÉ One ident was later altered to incorporate the St Brigid's Cross.
Above: RTÉ One ident [3]. A shorter, silent version of the ident was used in many junctions. Initially, this shorter version would begin with the 'ONE' logo almost fully resolved (as shown above). However, by the end of 1995, the short version was amended, so that the 'ONE' lettering and RTÉ logo were fully resolved when the ident appeared on screen.
Above: RTÉ One ident [4]. Programmes with teletext subtitles were highlighted by use of an '888' caption in the top left corner of the ident [left]. A 'Stereo' caption in the top right indicated that the programme that followed was available in NICAM stereo [right].
The station clock would be screened for ten minutes before the start of programmes each day and before the main news programmes. RTÉ had a few embarrassing moments with the clock: it appeared on screen on a number of occasions either stopped or showing the wrong time; the hands had also been known to float across the screen on occasion. It was rather problematic to say the least. Perhaps that explains why it was ditched in early-1998.
Above: RTÉ One clock.
