https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/b510c93f-53d0-41d2-8675-d8ab83e89a18 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This 1970s tourism promotional film "Sporting Ireland" describes a journey through the scenic countryside of Ireland, focusing on various outdoor sports and activities. It follows golf champion Julius Boros as he explores a new championship golf course and participates in traditional Irish sports such as road bowling, Gaelic football, a whaleboat race, and a drag hunt. The narrative also highlights the beauty of County Kerry, the historic castles converted into luxury hotels, and the ever-changing Irish weather. Overall, it paints a vivid picture of Ireland's rich sporting culture and natural beauty. • 0:10: The lush countryside of Ireland provides a backdrop for golf champion Julius Boros as he tries out a new championship course and participates in local sports like road bowling, Gaelic football, a whaleboat race, and a drag hunt. • 0:36: The people of Ireland are known for their variety, vigor, and passion for outdoor sports. • 1:03: County Kerry, on Ireland's southwest coast, is highlighted as a scenic area, famous for its jagged coastline and as the filming location for the movie "Ryan's Daughter." • 1:34: The Waterville Lake Hotel is introduced, located near the Waterville Golf Links, which hosts the Irish International Open Championship. • 1:49: Julius Boros tries out the 7,116-yard course with his host, Irish sportsman Kevin M. • 7:00: After golfing, Julius plans to go salmon fishing, a popular activity in the nearby rivers. • 7:19: Road bowling, an ancient Irish sport, is explained and demonstrated. • 11:36: The Irish devotion to sports is reflected in their enthusiasm for Gaelic football, a sport similar to rugby and soccer. • 14:07: The Irish also enjoy tug-of-war, making it a spirited competition. • 14:41: Local fishermen compete in whaleboat races on Waterville Lake. • 17:13: Historic castles in Ireland, like Ashford Castle, have been converted into luxury hotels, offering tourists a taste of medieval elegance. • 19:05: The tradition of the hunt is strong in Ireland, with drag hunts being a popular, bloodless chase for dogs. • 22:21: Julius and Kevin enjoy a meal at the Waterville Lake Hotel, reflecting on their experiences in Ireland. • 23:20: The ever-changing Irish weather is discussed, highlighting its impact on the landscape and outdoor activities. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5CO5U9R1mI Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:21:46 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/b510c93f-53d0-41d2-8675-d8ab83e89a18 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.