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Amharc Éireann 1964

The Thing’ Removed from O’Connell Bridge / ‘An Rud’ Bainte ó Dhroichead Uí Chonaill

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 240.3   The ‘Bowl of Light’ or ‘The Thing’ as it was more commonly known, is removed from O’Connell Bridge after a controversial 10-year tenure. It was installed in 1953 and not 1963, as noted in voiceover and subtitles. Baineadh ‘Babhla an tSolais’ nó ‘An Rud’ mar a tugadh air go coitianta, ó Dhroichead […]

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Amharc Éireann 1964

John Huston Becomes An Irish Citizen / Saoránacht Éireannach Bronnta ar John Huston

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 240.2   The famous film director John Huston receives Irish citizenship at the Government Buildings on Merrion Street, Dublin. Fuair ​​an stiúrthóir cáiliúil scannán John Huston saoránacht Éireannach ag Foirgnimh an Rialtais ar Shráid Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) is Ireland’s first long-running indigenous […]

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Amharc Éireann 1964

New Year Sale Fever / Fiabhras Shladmhargaidh na hAthbhliana

18th July 2016

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Eagrán 240.1   Queues form outside Arnotts department store for the New Year’s Day sales. Scuainí taobh amuigh de shiopa ilranna Arnotts do dhíolacháin ar Lá Caille.     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 […]

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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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