If This Video Compilation Of An ’80s Irish Christmas Doesn’t Fill You With Festive Cheer, Nothing Will

Irish TV in the ’80s was a peculiar phenomenon, filled with Gay Byrne, knitted sweaters, forced smiles and overenthusiastic hosts.

This collection of clips gathers together the very best of Christmas with a garnish of ’80s, topped off with a large dollop of Irishness.

Note the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ ad which actually says that two drinks are grand.

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