From 1987, an ad for Furstenburg lager.
The Hapsburg purity laws.
No hangover they said.
Pils, thrills and bellyaches.
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From 1987, an ad for Guinness featuring the Chieftains.
The late Derek Bell’s 1981 solo album remains a much sought-after collector’s item to this day.
Voiceover by Niall Tóibín.
From 1987, an ad for Denny rashers.
Innocent until proven sizzly.
Good times.
From 1987, an ad for Blue Nun.
When we couldn’t tell our arse from our Merlot.
Delicious aftertaste?
There was nun.
From 1987, an ad for the Opel Omega.
But who’s in the driving seat anyone?
He’s Mad, Ted.
From 1987, an ad for Berger paint.
Dodgy voiceover, racial stereotyping and emulsion.
Good times.
From 1987, an ad for Harp lager.
Originally brewed in Dundalk (now centralised to St James’ Gate), Harp was briefly marketed as the perfect post-workout pick me up.
It replaced lost energy.
With liver damage and an unpleasant aftertaste.
From 1987 an ad for Smithwicks.
A generation before Equity actors were replaced by a squirrel.
Lorcan Cranitch plays Jack, the barman is played by the late Peter Caffrey,
Name the drinker/pub, anyone?
Jonathan Ryan and Twink advertising toilet tissue in 1987.
When a man dressed up as a woman was prime time entertainment.
That’s how we bog-rolled.