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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Electrification of Connemara / Leictriú Chonamara

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Long Form Newsreel   Electricity reaches the people of Connemara, County Galway. Shroich leictreachas muintir Chonamara, Contae na Gaillimhe.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. It was distributed to cinemas throughout the country to promote the Irish language. Between 1956 and 1964, 267 […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Irish Traditional Music Festival / Fleadh Ceoil

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Long Form Newsreel   Dungarvan, County Waterford, hosts the three-day All-Ireland Traditional Music Festival, attracting as many as 20,000 attendees. Féile Ceoil Thraidisiúnta Uile-Éireann, a mhaireann ar feadh trí lá, ar siúl i nDún Garbhán, Contae Phort Láirge, agus meallann sí suas le 20,000 duine.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Hospitality Courses / Cúrsaí Óstán

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Long Form Newsreel   In this short from 1957, young women attend a hotel management course in Bundoran, County Donegal. Sa ghearrscannán seo ón bhliain 1957, d’fhreastail mná óga ar chúrsa bainistíochta óstáin i mBun Dobhráin, Contae Dhún na nGall.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Visit to Killarney / Cuairt ar Chill Airne

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Long Form Newsreel   Visitors enjoy a summer tour of Killarney, taking a horse trek up Dunloe Hill, visiting nearby lakes and castles, and relaxing afterwards in the comfort of the Great Southern Hotel. Bhain cuairteoirí taitneamh as turas samhraidh ar Chill Airne, ag dul ar shiúlóid capall suas Cnoc Dhún Lóich, ag tabhairt cuairt […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

The Irish Countrywomen’s Association / Bantracht na Tuaithe

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Long Form Newsreel   An Grianán, Termonfeckin, County Louth, is a large house run by the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, offering courses from May to December on subjects like dressmaking, basket-making, and housekeeping. Teach mór é An Grianán, Tearmann Feichín, Contae Lú, a reáchtálann Bantracht na Tuaithe, ag tairiscint cúrsaí ó Bhealtaine go Nollaig ar ábhair […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Ban-Ghardaí In Passing-Out Parade / Paráid Cháilithe Banghardaí

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 28   Twelve Ban-Ghardaí take part in the passing-out parade and are introduced to Commissioner Costigan. Ghlac beirt Bhanghardaí dhéag páirt sa pharáid cháilithe agus cuireadh in aithne iad don Choimisinéir Costigan.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. It […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Thrills For Dubliners: Speedboats On Liffey / Sceitimíní ar Mhuintir Bhaile Átha Cliath agus Luasbháid ar an Life

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 22   Crowds line the banks of the Liffey as speedboats, never-before-seen in Dublin, race down the river. Tá sluaite ar bhruach na Life agus báid luais, nach bhfacthas riamh cheana i mBaile Átha Cliath, ag rásaíocht síos an abhainn.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Shelbourne Park: The Flogging Reel Wins McAlinden Gold Cup / Páirc Shíol Bhroin – An bua ag The Flogging Reel i gCorn Óir Mhic Giolla Fhiondáin

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 22   Competition is fierce for the McAlinden Gold Cup at Shelbourne Park. Tá an iomaíocht géar do Chorn Óir Mhic Giolla Fhiondáin i bPáirc Shíol Bhroin.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. It was distributed to cinemas throughout […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Waterford and Kilkenny Draw in National League / Comhscór sa tSraith Náisiúnta idir Port Láirge agus Cill Chainnigh

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 22   Waterford and Kilkenny battle to a draw in the National Hurling League. Chríochnaigh an cluiche idir Port Láirge agus Cill Chainnigh ar comhscór sa tSraith Náisiúnta Iomána.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. It was distributed to […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Dublin Airport: Helicopters On Show / Héileacaptair ar Taispeáint ag Aerfort Átha Cliath

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 21   The first helicopter registered in Ireland is displayed at Dublin Airport. An chéad héileacaptar atá cláraithe in Éirinn ar taispeáint ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. It was distributed to cinemas throughout […]
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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Wagon Wheels in Phoenix Park / Rothaí Vaigín i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 21   A parade of old carriages and carts takes place in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Paráid seancharráistí agus cairteacha ar siúl i bPáirc an Fhionnuisce, Baile Átha Cliath.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. It was distributed to cinemas […]
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