https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/e2ef53ad-8b7e-4482-8a31-cbb1aa8e96e2 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 Presented by the Irish Tourist Board and made by Spectrum Productions, "The Magic of Ireland" dates to the 1980s. It provides a vivid look at Dublin and Ireland, highlighting the blend of modern conveniences with traditional charm. It covers various aspects of Dublin, such as: • Dublin's Charm: The city is depicted as having a cordial way of life with a vibrant marketplace and colorful, welcoming doors. • Historical Landmarks: Trinity College, which houses ancient Irish texts, and St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Jonathan Swift is buried. • Literary Heritage: Dublin's inspiration for famous writers like James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Oscar Wilde. • Countryside: The film contrasts the city's vibrancy with the serene and traditional countryside, emphasizing the slower pace of life and honored crafts. • Cultural Traditions: References to traditional Irish hospitality, the beauty of the lakes of Killarney, and the rich golfing culture. • Horse Racing: Ireland's long-standing tradition of horse racing, with major events held at the Curragh. • Historical Sites: The Fortress of Cashel, a symbol of Irish strength and history, associated with kings and knights. • Poetic Descriptions: Evocative language describing the Irish landscape and its timeless beauty. Overall, the text paints a picture of Dublin and Ireland as places where history, culture, and natural beauty intertwine, offering a rich and enchanting experience. • 0:00: Introduction to Dublin, a city where modern conveniences blend with an older, slower pace. • 1:51: Dublin is described as a city of charm, with a cordial way of life and vibrant marketplace. • 2:45: Trinity College houses ancient Irish poems and sagas, and St. Patrick's Cathedral is the resting place of Jonathan Swift. • 3:21: The city has inspired many famous writers, including James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, and Oscar Wilde. • 3:36: The countryside reveals the soul of Ireland, with honored crafts and a slower pace of life. • 4:17: Traditional thatched cottages offer comfort and a chance to experience the magic of Ireland. • 4:51: Brendan Behan's quote about the unforgettable beauty of the lakes of Killarney. • 5:25: The true Irishman can recognize 40 different shades of green, and Ireland is renowned for its golf courses. • 6:28: Ireland's long tradition of horse racing, with major events held at the Curragh in County Kildare. • 7:55: Ireland is described as a fertile and abundant land, rich in wildlife and natural resources. • 8:17: The Fortress of Cashel is a symbol of Irish strength and history, associated with kings and knights. • 9:30: Poetic description of the Irish landscape and its timeless beauty. • 10:40: A nostalgic song about an old Irish boy, reflecting the deep emotional connection to the land and its people. 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=nH94ejUUlM0 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:49:21 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/e2ef53ad-8b7e-4482-8a31-cbb1aa8e96e2 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.