From 1987, an ad for Blue Nun.
When we couldn’t tell our arse from our Merlot.
Delicious aftertaste?
There was nun.
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From 1992, an ad for Stag cider.
A doomed bid to take the sickly-sweet ‘Wesley Juice’ upmarket.
Featuring then British ‘It girl’ Paula Hamilton.
Good times.
From 1988, an ad for New Ireland Assurance.
Celtic mysticism was a thing back then.
Saying goodnight to an ancient statue.
That’s mad, Ted.
From 1988, an ad for West Coast Cooler.
Beach Boys, Ian Dempsey-voiceover and some bubbles for the ladies.
Good times.
From 1986, an ad for Wella hair products.
You could always tell a Wella woman by the way she wore her hair.
Which made it easier to avoid her, in fairness.
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 1984, an ad for the Ford Escort “Laser”.
Optimistic mpg figure, in fairness.
Ford closed its factory in Cork the same year.
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 1984, an ad for Bord na Móna peat briquettes.
‘Twas far from wind turbines we were reared.
We were poor but cosy.
Thanks Paul