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Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode at the Hill 16 pub on Gardiner street in Dublin, 1983. Photo by Adrian Boot
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A glimpse inside The Stag’s Head in the 1960s. Much of what you see is still there today..the mahogany bar, red granite counter, stained glass and ornate Victorian fittings, dating from its 1890s refurbishment. Even the famous stag’s head has watched over the bar since 1903.
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A tribute to Phil Lynott on what would have been his 77th birthday today, by animator Conor Ryan.
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Step inside The Long Hall in the 1960s. More than half a century later, the streets outside have changed, but once inside, much of what you see here would still be familiar to anyone walking in for a pint today.
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Currently sitting in a garden and in need of a little TLC, this 1990s Cú na Mara train carriage is looking for a new home. It wud make a fantastic cafe, restaurant, bar, exhibition space or additional seating area for the right business.
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A classic bit of Irish horse trading from Castleisland, Co Kerry, filmed in 1973. Maurice "Mossie" Reidy is looking for £300 for his mare, while Mr Raymond wont go above £225. Despite the efforts of a mediator to strike a deal, neither man is willing to budge. A brilliant snapshot of the art of Irish haggling and rural life, captured in an episode of Halls Pictorial Weekly in 1973.
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Bob Dylan fans riot in Slane, Co. Meath, 1984 Clips courtesy of an RTE News report broadcast on 8 July 1984.
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Summer in Dublin – Bagatelle (Live, 1980)
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How to Speak Cork (1972) "There's one thing about us in Cork. We have a beautiful accent." Cork man James N. Healy takes a look at the Cork accent through the ages. Clip from Hall's Pictorial Weekly, broadcast on RTE on 21 October 1972.
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Filmed around Grafton Street, reporter Mary O’Sullivan talks to Irish teenagers about their style, the music they love and the fashions shaping the streets of Dublin. Originally broadcast on the programme 'Head to Toe' on 3rd February 1989. With thanks to RTE.
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40 years ago, over 80,000 people gathered at Slane Castle to see Queen perform. Clip from an RTE News report broadcast on this day 1986. The reporter is Joe O’Brien.
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Where are you going on holiday? Dublin 1973 People on Grafton Street and Camden Street recall previous vacations, holiday plans and the cost. Clips from an episode of ‘Agenda’ broadcast on 1 August 1973. The reporter is Doireann Ní Bhriain.
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Archival footage of Dublin in 1915, capturing the city's streets, trams, horse drawn carriages and people going about their daily lives before the Easter Rising. Footage: J. Gordon Lewis for British Pathe
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Mini skirts appear in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry, 1995 Clip from 'Nationwide’ broadcast on 22 November 1995. The presenter is Michael Ryan and the reporter is Tom McGuire.
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On 29 June 1976, temperatures reaching 32.5 degrees were recorded. Footage from RTE News report broadcast.
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Ireland defeat Italy at World Cup USA 1994 🇮🇪⚽️ RTE News report, 19 June 1994.
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The Heatwave Continues, Ireland 1976 ☀️ News report from one of the most famous summers in Irish history. Originally broadcast on RTE News, 30 June 1976.
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What is An Attractive Man? Ireland 1967 From an episode of ‘Newsbeat’ broadcast on RTE, June 1967.
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5 Dublin pubs with Anthony Bourdain
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Ronnie Drew reflecting on Dublin pub culture in 1990. Some lovely observations here about conversation, characters and the social life of Dublin pubs.
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