Tailtean Games (1922)

Various athletics and sports competitions taking place in the Tailtean Games in, Ireland. Full titles read: “TAILTEAN GAMES - Creates great boon in Irish Athletics, no form of sport being neglected.“ L/S’s of various Irish athletes in a large group some of them start to clown around by pushing and shoving each other. M/S of oarsmen carrying boat from boathouse. M/S of them lowering the boat onto the river. Group shots of the rowers with large oars. Most of the men are wearing scarves. M/S of the crew in the boat on the river. L/S of the race underway (There appear to be three boats involved in the race altogether). Various shots of the race in progress, some people watch from the riverbank. L/S of athlete competing in the discus competition, he spins around and releases the discus. L/S of hurdles race underway, there is a large stately home visible in the background. L/S athlete landing very near to the crowd in the long jump competition, officials use a tape to measure the distance. FILM ID: