Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Ireland) - 17 October 2000

The first episode of the Irish version of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, originally broadcasted on RTE One back in 2000.
Presented by Gay Byrne of The Late Late Show fame.
With thanks to KillianM2 and molloyg for the reupload.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Ireland) belongs to Tyrone Productions and Sony Pictures Television, in association with RTE. I own nothing!

[@alexpegler465]

Not surprised the Irish version was short lived. No way RTE could afford the prize money with such a small audience for advertising purposes.

[@alanmackie6180]

Even the very first contestant doesn't trust them with 50/50. 😁

[@Janet_8000]

It's Pounds Era

[@nealgordon3712]

Exactly like the USA, s version, with the questions relating to Ireland. In the USA the show was brought back 3 times. First with Regis Philbin, Meredith Vieira then Chris Harrison. Sure wish it could be brought back. Not known how long this version went ( Ireland) but would love to see more. Thank You for posting.

[@CRyan71]

Imagine thinking more of the countryside is covered in wheat than grass😆

[@brenolad]

Those first €100-€1000 questions were the hardest (The effervescent Daniel O'Donnell)

[@glitchedblood]

finally a full Ireland episode on TH-cam! I've always wanted to see a version from my blood country.

[@nordicgaming2572]

The host seems a bit... Socially awkward??

[@lunarskyye2680]

I remember this and the wuestions being incredibly hard

[@alanmackie7012]

Some of the earlier questions though. In the UK and US ones, they give one daft answer, not three.

[@chrisfinch8637]

From the United States, home of the late, Regis Philbin, we salute the late and wonderful Gay Byrne, of this show, and RTÊ’s The Late Late Show.

[@briansergeant]

It’s so weird to see Ireland was still using “punts” back in 2000.

[@user-mm9jd8pp5t]

Two hosts of MILLIONAIRE:

[@Dano27569]

Would love to see more episodes

[@occono3543]

The cash prize was

[@adamwithey4746]

You now have 10,000 subscribers! (Tuesday 26th March 2024) happy Easter

[@creynolds094]

Tuesday 17th October 2000

[@agentmorgan487]

No doubts?! haha. Pity the audience were indecisive for her £1000 Q!

[@adamwithey4746]

01:33

[@markequinox]

Gay Byrne wasnt right for this show at all in my opinion