And now time for a word from our sponsors… Brian McMahon presents a selection of vintage Christmas adverts promoting long-standing Irish food and drink brands.
All adverts were digitised from Irish magazines issued between 1960 and 1980.
Lyons Tea – Model Housekeeping, 1961
Batchelors – Dublin Opinion, 1962
Mi-Wadi – Woman’s Choice, 1968
Green Isle – Woman’s Way, 1968
Guinness – Woman’s Way, 1970
Tanora – Cork Holly Bough, 1980
Words and Imagery: Brian McMahon, Brand New Retro