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This month, we present road safety gems from an impressive line-up of Irish directorial talent.

Notes by Sunniva O’Flynn

PROGRAMME ONE

NEXT PLEASE

This filmlet highlights the dangers of the road, particularly for children who may expect a visit from the Grim Reaper if they don’t look where they’re going.
Directed by William Moylan.

10 mins, Ireland, 1948, Digital, Black & White

TOO GOOD TO MISS
(NACH AOIBHEANN BHEITH BHEO)

Sinéad Cusack and Des Cave star in this dramatised road safety film about a young couple whose dreams are dashed following a motorbike accident.
Directed by George Morrison.

11 mins, Ireland, 1966, Digital

PROGRAMME TWO

SPEED EASY

This short drama, featuring Barbara Dowling, highlights the pleasures and perils of motorcycling.
Directed by Lelia Doolan.

11 mins, Ireland, 1970, Digital

AMPLEXAMPLE

Maureen Potter talks road safety to children in
the suburbs of Dublin and in the Road Traffic School
in Fairview. Directed by Louis Marcus.

12 mins, Ireland, 1975, Digital