Each episode looks back at the news and events of a particular year, using news archive footage, along with subtitles as the means of narration, to recount notable Irish and international events of the time.
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Ep 11999-01-22
1980
Charles Haughey leads his first Ard Fheis as Taoiseach. PAYE workers stage the largest labor …
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Ep 21999-09-13
1981
In 1981, Ronald Reagan is sworn in as U.S. President, sparking celebrations in his ancestral …
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Ep 31999-09-20
1982
Ireland experiences its worst winter in 50 years. A controversial Budget leads to the collapse …
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Ep 41999-09-27
1983
Factory closures and job losses, including Ranks and Dunlops in Cork, contribute to a gloomy …
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Ep 51999-10-04
1984
Ronald and Nancy Reagan visit Ireland amid protests against US policy. The Colin McStay Appeal …
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Ep 61999-10-11
1985
Statue movement reports in Asdee and Ballinspittle spark debate—miracle or illusion? Ireland wins the 1985 …
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Ep 71999-10-18
1986
1986 sees strong Unionist opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement. Tragedy strikes with the Challenger disaster …
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Ep 81999-10-25
1987
The Fine Gael-Labour coalition collapses, with budget cuts dominating the election. Fianna Fáil returns to …
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Ep 91999-11-01
1988
A 70ft Gulliver washes up in Dublin for the city's Millennium celebrations. Ireland hosts Eurovision; …
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Ep 101999-11-08
1989
In 1989, the 25th Dail is dissolved, leading to an inconclusive general election and coalition …