Amharc Éireann 1963

Christmas in the City / An Nollaig sa Chathair

6th December 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 237   December 1963: Dublin is humming with excitement as crowds gather to see the Christmas lights and partake in some festive shopping. Mí na Nollaig 1963: Tá muintir Bhaile Átha Cliath lán sceitimíní agus na sluaite ag bailiú le chéile chun soilse na Nollag a fheiceáil agus siopadóireacht na féile […]

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Amharc Éireann 1963

Toys – Buy Now for Christmas! / Bréagáin – Ceannaigh Anois don Nollaig!

5th December 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 201   A fun-filled toy fair kicks off in Dublin where visitors are allowed a sneak preview of Christmas stock. Cuireadh tús le haonach bréagán spraíúil i mBaile Átha Cliath áit a dtugtar réamhamharc do chuairteoirí ar stoc na Nollag.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View of Ireland) […]

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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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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 240   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 […]

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