Ireland 1924-1930

Curragh Stable Lads Strike

28th March 2018

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The early 1920s were a turbulent time for Ireland. Following the War of Independence and The Civil War, Ireland experienced a severe economic depression. Farmers in the west of Ireland were the most severely hit with poor harvest prospects and little to no employment prospects. One industry that was still thriving during these difficult economic […]

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Amateur

Sports Day

24th August 2016

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Summer, Killiney, South County Dublin: The CBS sports day is in full swing. A band plays and participants compete in boxing, cycling and a sack race as crowds cheer from the stands. It’s clear that a fun day was had by all. Father Jack Delany (1906-1980) was ordained in 1930 at the age of 24 […]

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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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