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Reeling in the Years

9.5 IMDb tt0476108 1999 Documentary

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.

1980 25m Charles Haughey leads his first Ard Fheis as Taoiseach. PAYE workers stage the largest labor protest in Irish…

1981 25m In 1981, Ronald Reagan is sworn in as U.S. President, sparking celebrations in his ancestral Ballyporeen, Ireland. A…

1982 25m Ireland experiences its worst winter in 50 years. A controversial Budget leads to the collapse of the Fine…

1983 25m Factory closures and job losses, including Ranks and Dunlops in Cork, contribute to a gloomy public mood. The…

1984 25m Ronald and Nancy Reagan visit Ireland amid protests against US policy. The Colin McStay Appeal surpasses its £100,000…

1985 25m Statue movement reports in Asdee and Ballinspittle spark debate—miracle or illusion? Ireland wins the 1985 Triple Crown. An…

1986 25m 1986 sees strong Unionist opposition to the Anglo-Irish Agreement. Tragedy strikes with the Challenger disaster and the Chernobyl…

1987 25m The Fine Gael-Labour coalition collapses, with budget cuts dominating the election. Fianna Fáil returns to power as Charles…

1988 25m A 70ft Gulliver washes up in Dublin for the city's Millennium celebrations. Ireland hosts Eurovision; Switzerland wins with…

1989 25m In 1989, the 25th Dail is dissolved, leading to an inconclusive general election and coalition talks between Fianna…

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