Carlsberg: Mermaid
An advertisement for Carlsberg lager, in which the iconic Danish mascot of the brand comes to life. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
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Bass Ale: A Man’s Ale
An advertisement for Bass, which highlights the appeal of the ale to men with mature taste buds. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Magic Cooking Bags: Kathleen Watkins
An advertisement for Magic Cooking Bags in which Kathleen Watkins talks through the steps of roasting a chicken in a magic bag, with little clean-up required. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Church & General Insurance
An animated advertisement for Church & General Insurance illustrating the accidents that may occur in all walks of life. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Maguire and Paterson Matches: Dancing
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An advertisement for Cara and Friendly brand matches, featuring animated dancing matchsticks. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Maguire and Paterson Matches: La Caramatcha
An advertisement for Maguire & Paterson Cara and Friendly matches, featuring animated singing and dancing matchsticks. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Cospoir: Sport is Sult
The Irish version of the advertisement from Cospoir (The Health Education Bureau) which encourages the public to get involved in sports. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Knorr: Good Housewife
Advertisement for the Knorr Cube competition where competitors are requested to answer: What makes a good housewife? A series of still images demonstrate the suggested qualities and also the various prizes that can be won. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
CIE: Supertrain
Advertisement for the CIE Supertrain service in which a couple travel by train while the voiceover describes the various services on board. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
CIE: Green Green Grass
Advertisement for CIE consisting of a series of still images showing a woman arriving home by train. The images show her spending time with family and friends and the song The Green Green Grass of Home is heard. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Spike: Spike That Thirst
Advertisement for the soft drink Spike, showing people drinking the product in various situations, i.e. a couple on a motorbike, young people dancing, a band, and at a bowling alley. A jingle is heard throughout, singing: ‘you better Spike it.’ To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
Sandeman: Fine Ruby Port
Advertisement introducing Sandeman Fine Ruby Port and depicting a woman enjoying a glass of port at home with guests. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.