Advertisement

Irelands first satellite

Over 150 years ago, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was laid between Valentia Island in Ireland and Newfoundland, Canada, thereby reducing the time to communicate between the Old and New Worlds from weeks to minutes. Leonard Hobbs,...

Share this article

13.29 25 Jul 2022


Irelands first satellite


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.29 25 Jul 2022


Over 150 years ago, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was laid between Valentia Island in Ireland and Newfoundland, Canada, thereby reducing the time to communicate between the Old and New Worlds from weeks to minutes. Leonard Hobbs, Chairperson of Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation joined Sean to discuss how they reached a milestone moment with their bid for UNESCO status.


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

Why can’t we stop laughing onc...

00:04:51

Why can’t we stop laughing once we start?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:51


New trains due next year to ta...

00:04:18

New trains due next year to tackle overcrowding

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:18


Government considers clampdown...

00:04:08

Government considers clampdown on vape shops

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:08


Are motor insurance reforms br...

00:06:10

Are motor insurance reforms bringing down your premiums?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:10