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Crock of Gold
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Crock of Gold

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When two children discover a herd of cows at the end of the rainbow they are disappointed as they were expecting to find gold. The film traces the journey of butter from cows grazing, to milking, to the final churning of milk into a crock of gold – packets of butter –  much to the […]
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Tommy Orr, Blacksmith

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This loving crafted short documentary follows the work of Tommy Orr of Killinchy, Co. Down, who has carried on the family tradition as a blacksmith for over 40 years. From the ringing of the anvil to the smoke billowing from the roadside forge, this film focuses on his work as a farrier and shows not […]
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Leather to last
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Leather to Last

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This documentary was made by Roy Spence for the Ulster Folk Museum and showcases the work of Alex Ralston. Ralston is one of the few remaining shoemakers in Belfast who hand crafts shoes using leather and traditional skills. Alex takes us through the entire process from original pattern through to the finished pair of shoes. […]
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Dots Whips and Cobwebs
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Dots, Whips and Cobwebs

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This film looks at the work of three prominent lace makers in Carrickmacross, Northern Ireland in the 1980s. Mary Wilson, Mary McMahon and Rose Feeney show various intricate lacework techniques that were inspired by their natural surroundings, as well as teaching us the history and language of lace through detailed demonstrations, all captured beautifully in […]
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Valley Ice Cream: Big Red

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An advertisement for Valley Ice Cream, encouraging people to get their next ice cream pop from ‘the big red fridge’. Featuring all the favourites, including Choc Ice. Valley Ice Cream was based in Thurles, Co Tipperary, and closed in 1997. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
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Farley’s Rusks: Snakes & Ladders

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An advertisement for Farley’s Rusks, featuring children playing on a huge Snakes & Ladders floor mat. A jingle to the tune of Pop goes the Weasel begins: ‘Growing up on Farley’s…’ and a voiceover describes the benefits of eating the rusks. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
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Spar: Weekly Deals

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Advertisement for Spar which lists the various discounts currently available in-store, including reductions in the price of PG Tips tea, Heinz Baked Beans and Nescafé coffee. To see more from The Irish Adverts Project, click here.
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