From 1999, an ad for BT NI starring James Nesbitt.
It’s good to talk so it is.
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From 1980, an ad for Sqeez orange juice.
“Wake up each day with a Sqeez…”
Hence, the highest birth rate in the then EEC.
Good times.
From 2002, an ad for 7Up starring a pre-Saipan Roy Keane.
Hopes were high.
All changed, changed utterly.
From 1999, an ad for Breó starring James Nesbitt.
Breó was a short-lived attempt by Guinness to brew a white beer.
Cool story etc..
From 1980, an ad for Smithwicks.
Note how none of the womenfolk are seen with a pint.
This was some years before the decriminalisation of women drinking pints in licensed premises.
Sterling work was done by the suppragette movement in the meantime.
From 1984, an ad for Barry Devlin’s ‘Breaking Star Codes’ album.
The Star Codes Project was Horslips front man Barry Devlin’s solo album.
Similar to the Alan Parsons Project, without the giant laser and the evilness.
From 1987, an ad for Marathon bar.
In the pre-Snickers era, Terence says he could chew away on one from 11am until lunchtime.
It was that big.
From 1997, an ad for Wash & Go shampoo starring Jason McAteer.
You wouldn’t see Roy Keane doing a shampoo ad.
Just saying like.
From 1995, an ad for Beamish Stout.
In Broadsheet’s opinion Lars’ opinion, Beamish is Ireland’s finest stout.
Woolly jumper guy is played by Ger Carey better known as Dave, Nidge’s solicitor.
Chief taster is played by Eamon Gilmore.
From 1987, an ad for Fasinex.
Farmer Billy narrowly missed out to Michael Caine for Best Supporting Actor that year.
Not a lot of people know that.