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Amharc Éireann 1956-1959

Interprovincial Rowing Finals / Babhtaí Ceannais Rámhaíochta Idirchúige Cheatharlach

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 16   A Garda team representing Leinster win the Scéala Éireann Cup on the River Barrow near Carlow. Bhain foireann Gardaí Chúige Laighean Corn Scéala Éireann ar Abhainn na Bearú taobh le Ceatharlach.     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 1956-1959

Autumn Fashions / Faisin an Fhómhair

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Amharc Éireann – Eagrán 9   Taffeta, silk, mink, and velvet adorn the runway as models showcase Irene Gilbert’s new autumn collection in Dublin. Tá tafata, síoda, minc agus veilbhit le feiceáil ar an ardán taispeána agus mainicíní ag taispeáint bailiúchán nua an fhómhair ó Irene Gilbert i mBaile Átha Cliath.     Produced by […]
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Guinness Adverts

Ploughman

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This evocative 1970s advert, directed by Ridley Scott, shows a farmer enjoying a well-deserved pub lunch of a sandwich and a pint of Guinness, after a morning’s toil in the fields.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Fisherman

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Another cinematic advert with high production values, directed by Tony Scott. A group of men enjoy a slow-paced fishing trip, followed by a few bottles of Guinness in the local pub.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Telepathy

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A pet toucan mimics the daily routine of a husband (Anton Rodgers) and wife as he returns home from work. This was the first appearance of the Guinness Toucan in a TV advert since the 1960s.   To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Head Test

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A beautifully composed advert which encourages Guinness drinkers to write their initials into the head of a pint with a biro. The letters remaining visible, while the pint is enjoyed, is proof of the quality.  To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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Guinness Adverts

Take Home Rain

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The changing role of women in society can be traced through the collection. In this 1970s advert, a woman braves heavy rain to bring her husband a pint from the pub, unaware that Guinness is now available by bottle for home use. She may feature as the butt of the joke, but soon turns the tables, […]
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Guinness Adverts

Cocktails

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A pair of men convince a barmaid to serve them Guinness in a cocktail bar but are dismayed when the pints arrive decorated with cocktail cherries. To see more of The Guinness Adverts Project click here. 
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