I am very proud to say that Lar Redmond, the narrator in this documentary is my uncle. For myself, and my sister Niamh as very young children, he was a fantastic charismatic magician. He could make money appear in your ear, and in your pockets, sometimes two bob, and he would even leave it there. We loved him dearly.
Spent the first part of my life 0-40 in Dublin and now 40-77 in Australia but my heart is still in Dublin. Went back last year and spent many days just wandering around the city. It has changed greatly but is still the same in so many ways. It is still "the town I loved so well"!
I was born in holles street hospital in 1988 I miss Dublin so much my mam used to work beside guinness factory in births deaths and marriages in task force it's the yellow building I remember as a young child ( ST. Stephens or st. James ) I'm sure now it's all changed names by now. Now it's HSE. My dad worked in knocklyon as primary school teacher. I went to loreto primary school in rathfarnham and my brother went to de la Salle in churchtown ( I was raised in churchtown). Anyway I left Dublin in 2000 and live in Spain. I miss Dublin!!! Haven't been home to Ireland in 10 years!!!!
I left Ireland more than 30 years ago. I was borm and livend in DUblin and remember the Guinness boats on the Liffey and horse drawn carts as well. You brought back fond memories and I am looking forward to coming back this year. I lived almost 10 years in St. Mary's Hospital in the Phoenix Park (my Dad was the Medical Director) and I walked every inch of the park. Thank you for the nice memories
I'm forever grateful to the uploader for sharing such a special video. My heart bursts with pride when I watch it and I must have watched it at least 10 times this week. The fantastic stills, video shots, quirky but mostly beautiful accompanying music and above all the effortlessly flowing and poetic narration by a true Liberties Dub bring this together. He gives a perfect example of why us Irish have a grasp of the English language like no other. There are so many wicked and witty lines. I'm sure any true Dub watching the last few minutes of this and hearing the lines "in my Father's house there are many mansions, live and let live, there is room for us all in heaven, says Dublin and so say I - her son!", while listening to that beautiful piece of music, uileann pipes and all, watching shots of the sun setting out over the Phoenix park. Truly heaven, instills special memories of a carefree childhood. Thanks whoever you are!
Just watched it again Ronan, and I'm like a sap here with tears running down my face. Fair play to you for preserving it and posting it for us to enjoy again.
Thanks for a most memorable walk through the Dublin I grew up in . How I miss it,wish I could afford to retire there,not so much the newer parts,but auld Dublin,the Dublin of Behan ,kava agh et al,and to hear Ronnie’s account is as musical as his ballads. TEMPEST FUGIT☘️🤟
I really enjoyed watching this beautifully narrated video essay of Dublin City - a brilliant glimpse into the rich history and characters of Dublin in the Rare Old Times. ~ maith déanta Michael Mooney-RIP!
This video made me cry too. I've watched it a few times and can't help it. My family left Ireland in 1989, so happy we were there there for the millenium. I'm so proud to be a dub.
Thank you for posting this video. The post Celtic Tiger Diaspora can remember more gentle optimistic and simple lives. I remember the millennium well and it seemed so exciting. Wonderful commentary.
great to watch I was 18 at that time and loved Dublin city, it has changed too much now for me to see it in the same way..... What a great job your dad did he incapsulates the true Dublin accent completely
I have lovely memories of this and of that time, the company of the late and great Mick Mooney, that opening day, a certain great goal being celebrated by an airborne Arthur Browne!
That year for me was all about Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Beastie Boys, Skateboards, Girls and sneaking into town on the Dart when I was only meant to be down in Monkstown.
The gasometer! I took some pics of it in 1993 just before it was dismantled. Glad I did. the area had a dilapidated beauty back then, on the eve of the economic boom and the redevelopment of the docklands.
I was born in the Coombe in 1988. There’s such a strong chord within me that’s struck by watching this. Like there’s something in me I need to say, to expel, to make aloud. Tempus fugit.
I was an Irish soldier from 85 to 98 every time I visited Dublin i always went to the garden of remberences to the heroes of ireland in my walking out dress
Excellent stuff, Michael Mooney and Lar Redmond have left us a powerful piece about our capital city. As a Tour Guide for the past 4 years including an OPW stint in Kilmainham Jail, I visit these places everyday with people from all over the world and them tell our story, the narrative of this piece is powerful, I will be updating my presentation.....Dublin is Dublin, end of Story.....Well done Philips...BTW is Lar Redmond still alive?
There were about 62 babies born on Jan 1 1988. They were presented to the Lord Mayor during the summer at an event at the Mansion House. Each baby was give a replica Viking ring in silver to commemorate the day.
Great stuff, a treasure, as a Dublin Tour Guide myself I have guided in both Kilmainham Jail and the Hospital close by for OPW, go and visit as the narrator says.....great overhead footage, a great legacy...By chance is Lar Redmond still alive?
Dublin was much nicer in 1988 than it is today. Its continuing decline today is alarming. There is no evidence of a vision for Dublin from those who should have one. We are now wealthier, but poorer at the same time, if that makes sense.
The penal laws, Cromwell, cess, 1801 Act of Union and plantations are a few terms worth researching. For a more modern take on why Westminster rule and the island of Ireland don't mix terribly well try gerrymandering, Bloody Sunday and the troubles. I don't mean to be a raving nationalist or anything, but it's worth understanding that there is a deep rooted and at times violent history of oppression, resistance and division in general which has given rise to the situation as it stands today.
When I grew up in the Liberties in the 60's and 70's I was glued to the tv watching "I'm a celebrity get me out of here" That and The Angelus is all I watched.
The Dublin I loved so well...I must admit I weep now going into the city!!
I am very proud to say that Lar Redmond, the narrator in this documentary is my uncle. For myself, and my sister Niamh as very young children, he was a fantastic charismatic magician. He could make money appear in your ear, and in your pockets, sometimes two bob, and he would even leave it there. We loved him dearly.
Spent the first part of my life 0-40 in Dublin and now 40-77 in Australia but my heart is still in Dublin. Went back last year and spent many days just wandering around the city. It has changed greatly but is still the same in so many ways. It is still "the town I loved so well"!
You must have had 1 eye shut. It's becoming a shithole. If there is no revolution, don't go back in another 10 years because it won't be irish 😢
I was born in holles street hospital in 1988 I miss Dublin so much my mam used to work beside guinness factory in births deaths and marriages in task force it's the yellow building I remember as a young child ( ST. Stephens or st. James ) I'm sure now it's all changed names by now. Now it's HSE. My dad worked in knocklyon as primary school teacher. I went to loreto primary school in rathfarnham and my brother went to de la Salle in churchtown ( I was raised in churchtown). Anyway I left Dublin in 2000 and live in Spain. I miss Dublin!!! Haven't been home to Ireland in 10 years!!!!
Dr. Stevens hospital is what you're thinking of
What a lovely documentary on Dublin! Thanks so much for posting.
I left Ireland more than 30 years ago. I was borm and livend in DUblin and remember the Guinness boats on the Liffey and horse drawn carts as well. You brought back fond memories and I am looking forward to coming back this year. I lived almost 10 years in St. Mary's Hospital in the Phoenix Park (my Dad was the Medical Director) and I walked every inch of the park. Thank you for the nice memories
I'm forever grateful to the uploader for sharing such a special video. My heart bursts with pride when I watch it and I must have watched it at least 10 times this week. The fantastic stills, video shots, quirky but mostly beautiful accompanying music and above all the effortlessly flowing and poetic narration by a true Liberties Dub bring this together. He gives a perfect example of why us Irish have a grasp of the English language like no other. There are so many wicked and witty lines. I'm sure any true Dub watching the last few minutes of this and hearing the lines "in my Father's house there are many mansions, live and let live, there is room for us all in heaven, says Dublin and so say I - her son!", while listening to that beautiful piece of music, uileann pipes and all, watching shots of the sun setting out over the Phoenix park. Truly heaven, instills special memories of a carefree childhood. Thanks whoever you are!
Just watched it again Ronan, and I'm like a sap here with tears running down my face. Fair play to you for preserving it and posting it for us to enjoy again.
great time capsule, how Dublin has changed over the last 30 years
Thanks for a most memorable walk through the Dublin I grew up in . How I miss it,wish I could afford to retire there,not so much the newer parts,but auld Dublin,the Dublin of Behan ,kava agh et al,and to hear Ronnie’s account is as musical as his ballads. TEMPEST FUGIT☘️🤟
I left in 1988 - I still have the Millennium 50p in my pocket.
Of the same trousers as well..it must be in tatters just like the goverment of the day...
Or called the aluminium by the lay person.
Me too
I have the milk bottle in my front window, my Mum saved it and I've hung on to it ever since.
How would ya have a millennium was they where 2000
I really enjoyed watching this beautifully narrated video essay of Dublin City - a brilliant glimpse into the rich history and characters of Dublin in the Rare Old Times. ~ maith déanta Michael Mooney-RIP!
Wow, found this in my recommended videos, such a treasure !!! Thank you so much for sharing !
+William St MARTIN Hi William, thanks for watching.
Thank you it brought back memories to someone that hasn't been back for 35 years.
Lovely post - great scripting by your Dad. Many thanks for sharing it Ronan.
I left 30 years ago. , this made me feel homesick ,
Thank you
me to 1990
Don't be lads it's not what u remember anymore 🥺
I still liive here and this video made ne homesick too. You're missing nothing trust me. Hellhole now
Well done to your Da, this is A brilliant video in every way. Something to be very proud of.
Excellent film! I enjoyed this very much. Thank you so much for posting.
Just watched this on "Dublin down memory lane" FB page.. Great video, very proud man of his city as all us Dubs should be.
Great piece of work. Thanks for sharing!
thanks very much for uploading. Mad that we can see straight down to the bank from Merchants Arch, with no crowds.
Thanks for uploading this, it' has great memories!
thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of work
This video made me cry too. I've watched it a few times and can't help it. My family left Ireland in 1989, so happy we were there there for the millenium. I'm so proud to be a dub.
Yvonne O' Meara I'm American and was proud to have last visited Dublin in June of 1988. I left my heart there, I loved Dublin and her people ❤
I was born in Ireland in 1988. Great video :-)
Beautiful and Poetic, thanks for uploading.
Great video, brings back some great memories growing up in dublin in the 80s
Thank you for posting this video. The post Celtic Tiger Diaspora can remember more gentle optimistic and simple lives. I remember the millennium well and it seemed so exciting. Wonderful commentary.
great to watch I was 18 at that time and loved Dublin city, it has changed too much now for me to see it in the same way..... What a great job your dad did he incapsulates the true Dublin accent completely
I could never leave here home sweet home no matter what
Hi Sera ! Seen you on a few comments on here ....hope your good...😊
One of the best documentaries I've seen of Dublin, proud to come from here! :)
Great stuff Ronan , i remember when Mick was making this video - Jaysus i am getting old
I have lovely memories of this and of that time, the company of the late and great Mick Mooney, that opening day, a certain great goal being celebrated by an airborne Arthur Browne!
Excellent. very beautiful and poetic.
Left Dublin 29 years go, miss it every day.
I dont think you really do if you left it and never came back...to live and work here.
Great work , thanks for a wonderful film
That year for me was all about Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Beastie Boys, Skateboards, Girls and sneaking into town on the Dart when I was only meant to be down in Monkstown.
This was the year I was born. Thanks for this!
The gasometer! I took some pics of it in 1993 just before it was dismantled. Glad I did. the area had a dilapidated beauty back then, on the eve of the economic boom and the redevelopment of the docklands.
I was born in the Coombe in 1988. There’s such a strong chord within me that’s struck by watching this. Like there’s something in me I need to say, to expel, to make aloud. Tempus fugit.
Thanks for uploading ❤️
I was an Irish soldier from 85 to 98 every time I visited Dublin i always went to the garden of remberences to the heroes of ireland in my walking out dress
Really enjoyed this, irish history at it's best, even seen my old house near the end.
Thanks for sharing Brian
'And a tongue in her head that could strip the paint off our hall door when provoked'.... I never laughed so much in my life hahaha
Nice way to say she gives great head
Excellent stuff, Michael Mooney and Lar Redmond have left us a powerful piece about our capital city. As a Tour Guide for the past 4 years including an OPW stint in Kilmainham Jail, I visit these places everyday with people from all over the world and them tell our story, the narrative of this piece is powerful, I will be updating my presentation.....Dublin is Dublin, end of Story.....Well done Philips...BTW is Lar Redmond still alive?
Great stuff!! Thank you.
The amount of green in the port at the opening all containers, tanks and roads now
Saw that in Dublin in 1988 at the St Andrews Church.
There were about 62 babies born on Jan 1 1988. They were presented to the Lord Mayor during the summer at an event at the Mansion House. Each baby was give a replica Viking ring in silver to commemorate the day.
In 1980 i were 20 years old. It ws a nice life
what a great video i just love it
Great stuff, a treasure, as a Dublin Tour Guide myself I have guided in both Kilmainham Jail and the Hospital close by for OPW, go and visit as the narrator says.....great overhead footage, a great legacy...By chance is Lar Redmond still alive?
Lar died in October 1995 RIP
Most enjoyable film of Dublin.
1988 when we ran our own country, We were not all mad, and a bond holder was a female role in a 007 film. Thanks Enda and FG.
1988 when all the corruption was going on but we were blissfully ignorant of it.
Mass migration, huge unemployment, church abuse and brown envelopes. The rare old times
Dublin was much nicer in 1988 than it is today. Its continuing decline today is alarming. There is no evidence of a vision for Dublin from those who should have one. We are now wealthier, but poorer at the same time, if that makes sense.
lovely job
BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!
i love Dublin 🌍
i loved Dublin...Not now
Very good
a city made by vikings hardly wait to see it for the first time.. omg can hardly wait for the plane
Ahh wow...this is really GOOD, I copied it to my Facebook!!! :)
Brilliant
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Hi Ronan, is there a way to DM you to ask a question about your Dad's video? Thanks, Jason.
Was that a young old mister Brennan talking?
Was this shown in St Audeons Church on High st.
It's a very different place these days, good in many ways and bad in so many other. Very commercialised and homogenised like any other Eurpoean city.
Before the godless baby killers we have today
Oh to go back and buy a few acres of those unused docklands.
My Limerick parents dream to live in Dublin
I'll live an even greater dream for us all Da🕊
wonderful accent onthe voiceover, marvellous voice....great footage too though the script sometimes a whit rosemantic but that's Dubelin for you
Dublin’s’ great in ‘88!
well made
Berkeley Road St Peters Church at 4.07,accross from Dalymount Park,home of Irish soccer and Dublin's best club Bohemians FC.
the city to fall in with
Could anybody share to me how Dublin's economic life looks like back in 1970s-1980s ? Im doing a research currently, your reply would be very helpful
It was grim
Soccer euros 1988, 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 mr ray houghton
The penal laws, Cromwell, cess, 1801 Act of Union and plantations are a few terms worth researching. For a more modern take on why Westminster rule and the island of Ireland don't mix terribly well try gerrymandering, Bloody Sunday and the troubles.
I don't mean to be a raving nationalist or anything, but it's worth understanding that there is a deep rooted and at times violent history of oppression, resistance and division in general which has given rise to the situation as it stands today.
The voiceover is bit OTT. I thought he was going to advertise Brennan's Bread next. Ah me ould segoushia, hard man and all
What do you want?! A fucking Cork man narrating it or somebody from fucking Foxrock!!
It's changed a lot
Harmony menswear kiosk on the ground floor, beside Tie Rack
There's no place like home
And now ?
I left Dublin 24 years ago best Decision I ever made what a shit hole
Dublin 🍀💚❤️💚 🍀👍🙂🙃🙂
Good video but I don't agree on Nelsons Pillar. I'm a Dub and I heard many Dubs 'delira' that the Pillar was gone.
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Two great guys involved in this, Mick Mooney and Arthur Browne, as Dublin as coddle or stout! Well done Ronan. getoutofthatgarden.wordpress.
Sad to see dublin now. Hardly no irish people left
Just before the Celtic tiger kick off.
a good 10 years before it kicked off
Dublin town in somewhat rarer auld times!
To be described as aborigines by the Protestant provost of Trinity College, shows there's some houses still yet to burn.
Actually Dublin was founded in the mid 9th Century by the Vikings. The Millenium of 1988 was a marketing stunt.
god were have yrs gone
No seagulls on Stephen's green then
The provisional Irish army…. In 1922?!!!!!
The gasometer! :-)
Halcyon days.
im blown away that nothing matters , people know nothing of history only of the next iphone , and im a celebrity ???? im lost
what times im a celebrity get me out of here on ?
When I grew up in the Liberties in the 60's and 70's I was glued to the tv watching "I'm a celebrity get me out of here" That and The Angelus is all I watched.
Bong bong bong