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The IFI Irish Film Archive, supported by a grant from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Archiving Funding Scheme, has catalogued, digitised, restored and preserved a large collection of 35mm film television advertisements made in the 1960, ‘70s and ‘80s. These commercials were made for broadcast on Irish television by a number of prolific Irish advertising agencies including Wilson Hartnell, Birchall, Hunter and Arks, for a variety of corporations (both Irish and international).
The collection numbering nearly 8000 rolls of film, had been held in a number of damp warehouses for decades and as a result of poor storage conditions it suffered physical deterioration and contracted a mould infestation before it was transferred to the IFI Irish Film Archive in the mid-1990s. The Archive team has salvaged this material, through a combination of painstaking processes including frame by frame assessment, extensive physical and chemical conservation, followed by scanning and digital restoration. The collection has also been catalogued and preserved according to international best practice, thus safeguarding it for the future and making it widely accessible for the first time.
This project has resulted in the creation of a substantial Irish TV advertising archive that is a rich treasure trove of national memory and cultural artefacts. These films may be only seconds long, but taken together they provide a unique window into Irish society and consumer habits over a 3 decade period. They tell us much about the community they were made for, as well as the era they were made in; reflecting the social mores, standards, dress sense, attitudes to gender, race and so on of the Ireland for which they were created. They are fascinating on many levels and can be enjoyed from a nostalgic, historical, social or cultural perspective.
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Every year we at the CVVCC Club hold our annual static car show at Powerstown Racecourse, Clonmel. Each year we have hundreds of cars on display, trade stands, Auto-jumble and fun for the family with bouncy castles and the like. This year it is taking place on Sunday 30th April (save the date) and in our 7th Year of hosting this event we are making it the best to date! All proceeds raised go towards various different charities of choice and so far the CVVCC Club has raised over €130,000.
To help raise monies for charity each year we give away a classic car in our ‘big raffle’ with the winner drawn on the day of our show. This year we have a Mazda MX5 to raffle away with all proceeds going to The Dolphin Swimming Club & C-Saw!
So if you fancy yourself in a little red soft top set to be a future classic, please support our raffle.
Tickets are on sale soon so keep an eye on this Facebook page for more details.
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THANKS TO ALL THAT CAME OUT ON OUR SPRING RUN ,A TOTAL OF 27 CAR AND OVER 40 PEOPLE TOOK A VERY INTERESTING TOUR OF BIRR CASTLE GROUNDS
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THIS SUNDAY WE HAVE OUR SPRING ROAD RUN,THIS WILL OFFICIALLY KICK OFF THE KILKENNY MOTOR CLUB SEASON FOR 2017. SO DUST OFF THE COBWEBS ,FILL HER UP WITH FRESH PETROL AND AWAY WE GO…………………….
THIS YEAR WE ARE HEADING TO BIRR CASTLE..
WE WILL BE LEAVING TUBS AND TILES AT 10am Sharp . IT WILL TAKE US ABOUT 2 HOURS TO GET TO BIRR, PASSING THROUGH BALLYRAGGET ,DURROW , BORRIS IN OSSORY, ROSGREA AND BIRR.
AT THIS STAGE ABOUT 12 NOON, WE HEAD OUT THE TULLAMORE ROAD ABOUT 5 MILE FOR LUNCH AT THE FIVE ALLEY INN
We have a special rate for main course and tea for €15 or work away on the menu yourself
WE THEN HEAD TO BIRR CASTLE FOR 2 O CLOCK WHERE WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN SPECIAL PERMISSION TO BRING THE CARS INTO THE CASTLE GROUNDS. THE ADMISSION FEE PER PERSON IS €7 (Normally €10)..THIS WILL INCLUDE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE GROUNDS
WE WILL DEPART THE CASTLE AT 5 AND RETURN THE SAME ROUTE AND SHOULD BE BACK IN KILKENNY FOR 7pm
The stunning gardens at Birr Castle are home to unending botanical marvels with an abundance of exotic flora to be found throughout, along with feats of scientific and engineering wonder for all to view and enjoy.
Explore the gardens which are home to the Great Telescope, once the largest in the world, created by the Third Earl of Rosse in the 1840’s. Don’t miss Ireland’s largest treehouse adventure area with treehouse, sandpits, bouncy pillow and Hobbit Hut.
The award-winning formal gardens, surrounded by the hornbeam cloister walk, proudly houses the world’s tallest box hedges along with plants exclusive to Birr Castle. The 120 acres of gardens house an impressive worldwide plant collection of rare species from around the world, including over 40 champion trees of the British Isles.
The historic Science Centre transports visitors back to a time when Birr Castle was a hub of scientific discovery and innovation. The interactive galleries reveal the wonders of early photography, engineering and astronomy.
The castle, which has been a family home since 1620, opens its doors during the summer months for guided tours, offering visitors the chance to visit this private residence.
No trip to the gardens would be complete without visiting the Discovery Gift Shop or Courtyard Café.
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The Callan Rose final took place last Saturday night at Carrols and Steppes Bar where Jorja McGuirk was crowned Callan Rose. Photos by Harry Reid
THANKS TO ALL THAT CAME TO DRIVE THE ROSES AROUND CALLAN, ESPECIALLY DON WHO HAD TO GET A LITTLE HELP, HE ALWAYS WAS A BIG “HIT WITH THE GIRLS”
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Dear Kilkenny Motor Club,
I am just emailing you regarding the inaugural Cork Car Show that is taking place this coming weekend at the Cork International Hotel in aid of Bumbleance.
As you are aware, the Car Show is taking place on Sunday 2nd April 2017 from 10am to 5pm.
We are delighted to announce that we have in excess of 130 vehicles currently registered so we will be closing out registration – but if you wish to take part, there is still time to register! Registration is important so that we have sufficient space for all participants.
I am just going to give you some vital information regarding the weekend below –
I would ask all exhibitors to arrive between 9am to 9.30am on Sunday morning so that all cars are parked with the engines off before the public enter the car park. I would ask you to please remain on site until 5pm so that the public get an opportunity to see all vehicles.
The car park location for vehicle exhibitors is in the Holiday Blue Car Park of Cork Airport. When you enter the Cork Airport grounds, please follow the directional signs that say “Exhibitor Parking”.
If you wish to arrive on the Saturday evening, you can park in the Holiday Blue car park at that time. We have the special discounted rate of €99 per room with a complimentary breakfast included. If you are booking a room for the Car Show please quote “CARBB” to get the discounted rate. The hotel can be called on (021) 4549800. On the Saturday evening to kick off the car show, we have the fantastic Lewis Boogie who is a rock-a-billy DJ and he will be playing in the bar.
On Sunday at 10am, the show will open to the public – children are free to attend and adults are €5 – with the full €5 being donated to Bumbleance. We have some excellent entertainment lined up for the day including face-painters, balloon modellers, sand art and children’s entertainers. We are also thrilled to announce that the Cut Throat Barbers will be setting up a pop up barber shop and they will be donating monies raised to Bumbleance!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
With Kindest Regards,
Sandra Murphy
Event Creation Manager
Cork International Hotel,
Cork Airport Business Park,
Cork Airport,
Cork.
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THANKS TO ALL THAT CAME OUT FOR THE PARADE,WE HAD A TOTAL OF 18 CAR S AND A MOTORBIKE.
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