The old way of life in North Kerry
This evocative portrait captured the rhythm of life in North Kerry, highlighting the deep connection between the people and their[…]
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Category: Old Ireland
Old Ireland – Looking back on old Ireland
93 Year Old Irish Soldier describes World War One, 1988
Jack Campbell of The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 16th Irish Division on Ireland’s ‘The Late Late Show’. Dubliner Jack Campbell, Ireland’s[…]
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Irish lads picking potatoes in Scotland 1971
This report explored the harsh realities faced by seasonal Irish potato pickers working in Scotland, highlighting poor working and living[…]
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Dubliners Predict the Year 2000
As the 1970s came to a close, Dubliners shared their hopes and fears for the world twenty years into the[…]
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1989 Cricklewood, London, Irish emigrants job hunting and the hire system.
A look at the Irish in London in the 1980’s Credit to : Forgotten Ireland
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Irish Drinking Habits in a Meath Pub 1980
Patsy Fagan, owner of Fagan’s Bar in Moynalvey, County Meath, shares his thoughts on drink and its role in society.[…]
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Rat Infested Houses in Limerick 1971
A Limerick family of six endured severe hardship in a rat-infested home with no toilet or direct water supply, all[…]
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Housing Crisis in Ireland 1980
Housing crisis in Ireland 1980 Severe rental shortages in 1980s Dublin and Cork forced tenants into substandard flats. Overcrowding, poor[…]
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Prince: In Ireland (July 17, 1990)
Prince: In Ireland (July 17, 1990) today 🙂 Credit to : Joy Fantastic
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R.E.M. at Slane Castle, Co. Meath, Ireland 1995
R.E.M. at Slane Castle, Co. Meath, Ireland 1995 Slane Castle, the original home of the summer rock festival in Ireland[…]
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