No Strings
Bryn, a jaded young man new to London, is finding it difficult to cope with his new surroundings. Seeking a distraction, he invites Sean, an intrusive extrovert, over to his apartment. After a casual sexual encounter, Bryn wants to be alone again but Sean doesn’t want to leave. Directed by Eoin Maher, winner of the […]
Bovril Stock Cubes: Terry Wogan
Advertisement introducing new Bovril stock cubes to ‘bring out the best in your cooking’. Terry Wogan demonstrates and encourages viewers to try them. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Irish Matches: Weird
A short advertisement for Irish Matches in which a mysterious monster turns out the lights on a terrified man. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Dublin: Feed a Bin
Advertisement for an anti-litter campaign in Dublin city. A bin comes to life to tell a passer-by how hungry he is as the public are choosing to litter the streets rather than feed him. Animation was created by Jimmy Murakami, the American animator and director best-known for When The Wind Blows and The Snowman. To see more […]
Odlum’s: Heaven Only Knows
Advertisement for Odlum’s flour featuring a nun teaching her class to always use Odlums’ flour, whether they are a novice or a superior cook. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Yoplait: Mrs Dolan
An advertisement for Yoplait in which a woman who usually dislikes yogurt is tricked into tasting Yoplait, and discovers that she likes it. The advertisement features Joan Brosnan Walsh – an actress best-known for her part as Mags Kelly in the soap opera Fair City. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Captain Crisps
A short animated advertisement for Captain Crisps in which a superhero by the same name fights aliens using the special powers of the crisps. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Ronson Escort 2000
An advertisement for the Ronson Escort 2000, in which a woman wears the portable hairdrying system along with other gifts recieved from her family. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Phoenix: Man’s Best Friend
Advertisement for Phoenix beer in which Irish actor TP McKenna infuriates his female companion when she realises he is lavishing praise on Phoenix beer, instead of her. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Spar: So Near So Spar
Advertisement featuring a jingle singing about all the things Spar is; ‘so fresh’, ‘so friendly’ and ‘so low in price’. It also highlights the wide variety of products available in Spar shops, including international food products. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
JWT Holidays: 1971 Italy
A short advertisement for Joe Walsh Tours holidays summer 1971 season. In the voicoever, Larry Gogan highlights the reasonable fares to Yugoslavia, Ibiza and Italy. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.