Dublin's Fair City - 1988

A video presentation of Dublin in it's 1,000th year in 1988.

A video directed & produced by Michael Mooney (my late father) & sponsored by Philips Electronics Ireland to showcase their new 'VidiWall' technology. It was narrated by a man named Lar Redmond and the soundtrack was composed by two gentleman named Paul Murphy & Barry Grace (Ear Two Ear). Photographic work was done by Arthur Browne. Other credits follow the video at the end.

It was shown in St. Andrew's Church on St. Andrew's Street, Dublin 2 for some months to celebrate Dublin's millennium status. It was a very popular tourist attraction.

Dublin was a very different city in 1988. Pay particular notice to the differences in the helicopter aerial footage at the beginning of the video of Dublin's Docklands from the Dublin we know in 2012. It brings very nostalgic feelings for me and I hope it does for you too!

My father was very proud of his hard work to make this video, as were his wife & children. I hope it'll be a fun video for you to watch now.

Thanks.

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[MegaQuenten]

A pox on the fecker who disliked this!

[usagoodbyeisayhello]

Now THAT'S the Dublin that this Irish-American came to know and love on his first visit to Dublin, and Ireland...back in 1988! :)

[declancorrigan1]

Just watched it again Ronan, and I'm like a sap here with tears running down my face. Fair play to you for preserving it and posting it for us to enjoy again.

[declancorrigan1]

I have lovely memories of this and of that time, the company of the late and great Mick Mooney, that opening day, a certain great goal being celebrated by an airborne Arthur Browne!

[MrEffortless]

Was this shown in St Audeons Church on High st.

[rhubarbcat]

good video though! 

[rhubarbcat]

Ah yes..1988....the year I emigrated from Dublin, Ireland.....not all 'rare aul times'....

[087mail]

1988 when we ran our own country, We were not all mad, and a bond holder was a female role in a 007 film. Thanks Enda and FG.

[Robbie20401]

BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!

[markjinksdub]

Two great guys involved in this, Mick Mooney and Arthur Browne, as Dublin as coddle or stout! Well done Ronan. getoutofthatgarden.wordpress.

[10281640]

Wow, an auld romantics view of Dublins history. A must watch