Irish Film Institute -ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: LOOK UP! IT’S AER LINGUS

ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: LOOK UP! IT’S AER LINGUS

Join us for free screenings of films from the IFI Irish Film Archive every Monday, Wednesday and double-bill Saturday. Simply collect tickets at the IFI Box Office.

PROGRAMME ONE

GAEL LINN: AMHARC ÉIREANN NEWSREEL COMPILATION

Marvel at inaugural flights to Malaga and New York. New jet airlines, air hostess training and the arrival of stars!

7 mins, Ireland, 1956–1964, Black & White, Digital

 

RADHARC: BLESSING THE AER LINGUS FLEET

Aer Lingus planes named after great Irish missionaries are blessed annually by members of the clergy and carry us safely to destinations all over the world.

12 mins, Ireland, 1962, Black & White, Digital

 

PROGRAMME TWO

SHAMROCKS SKY HIGH

Sponsored by Aer Lingus and produced by Vincent Corcoran, this film shows the company’s operations in Ireland and overseas. The film looks behind the scenes at Dublin Airport and at the expertise involved in developing and maintaining Ireland’s national airline.

30 mins, Ireland, 1968, Digital

 

Notes by Sunniva O’Flynn

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