Amharc Éireann 1962

Autumn Fashions on Parade / Faisean an Fhómhair ar Taispeántas

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 171   Cassidy’s department store on South George’s Street is abuzz with excitement as the Autumn Season fashion show commences. Tá na daoine i siopa ilranna Uí Chaiseide ar Shráid Sheoirse Theas lán sceitimíní agus seó faisin Shéasúr an Fhómhair ag tosú.     Produced by Gael Linn, Amharc Éireann (A View […]

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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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Amharc Éireann 1964

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

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 240   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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1964

New Year Sale Fever / Fiabhras Shladmhargaidh na hAthbhliana

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 240   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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

Gardai Depot Auction / Ceant Iosta na nGardaí

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 73   60 cars are up for auction at the Garda depot, Dublin. Tá 60 carr ar ceant ag áras na nGardaí, 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 throughout the country […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

Dundalk Races / Rásaí Dhún Dealgan

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 73   The Dundalk Autumn Races are underway near the Cooley Mountains. Tá Rásaí Fómhair Dhún Dealgan ar siúl in aice le Sléibhte Chuaille.     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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

Nigerian Independence Ball / Bál Neamhspleáchas na Nigéire

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 73   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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

New Cork Dockyard / Longchlós Nua Chorcaí

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 73   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 […]

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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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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 32   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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

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

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 32   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 […]

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Amharc Éireann 1960

Kenmare’s Last Train / Traein Dheireanach Chinn Mhara

18th July 2016

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 32   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.   […]

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