Amharc Éireann 1960

Amharc Éireann 1960

Nigerian Independence Ball / Bál Neamhspleáchas na Nigéire

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 73.2   The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin is a hive of activity as African and Irish people celebrate Nigerian independence on the 1st of October 1960. Tá Óstán Shelbourne i mBaile Átha Cliath an-ghnóthach agus muintir na hAfraice agus na hÉireann ag ceiliúradh neamhspleáchas na Nigéire ar an 1 Deireadh Fómhair 1960.     […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

New Cork Dockyard / Longchlós Nua Chorcaí

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 73.1   The Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, opens the new dockyard in Cork as construction begins on a 15,000-ton ship, the biggest of its kind to be made in Ireland. D’oscail an Taoiseach, Seán Lemass, an longchlós nua i gCorcaigh agus tús á chur le tógáil ar long 15,000 tonna, an ceann is mó dá […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

New Year’s Coursing at Nenagh / Cúrsáil na hAthbhliana in Aonach

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 32.3   The annual greyhound coursing contest is underway in Nenagh. Tá comórtas bliantúil chúrsáil na gcon ar siúl san Aonach.     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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

Motorcyclists ‘Splash’ in Stapleton Cup / ‘Splais’ gluaisrothaithe i gCorn Stapleton

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 32.2   At the Stapleton Cup races, riders and fans prepare for a thrilling day of dirt bike racing. Ag rásaí Chorn Stapleton, bhí marcaigh agus lucht leanúna réidh do lá corraitheach rásaíochta ar rothair shalachair.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous newsreel series. […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

Kenmare’s Last Train / Traein Dheireanach Chinn Mhara

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 32.1   Kenmare locals and railway workers look on as the last train makes its final journey on the tracks before the line is closed. Bhreathnaigh muintir Chinn Mara agus oibrithe iarnróid ar an traein dheireanach agus í ag déanamh a turais deireanaí ar na ráillí sula ndúnfar an líne.     Produced by […]

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