In the final scenes of the ESB's classic 1980s Going Home ad, the car bringing a young emigrant home draws up outside an ivy clad farmhouse glowing with light. He jumps out of the car as mammy rushes ...

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It might sound completely crazy but when you flick through some of the adverts below you’ll find yourself holding back a tear. From the beautiful shows of snowy Dublin in Guinness’ postcard perfect ad ...