Ireland.
Title: “Motor Cycling Irish Championship Meeting at Portmarnock”.
M/S of a row of motorcyclists and a race official on a wide expanse of sandy beach, the motorcyclists push their bikes off screen. Various shots of the motorbikes racing around the beach, watched by a small group of spectators. C/U of two of the riders, still in their leathers and sitting on their bikes, they are surrounded by supporters, the two riders shake hands.
Panning shot along a row of motorcyclists at the start of the race. Various shots of a motorbike rave across the picturesque beach with hills in the distance. M/S of bikes riding away at the start of another race. C/U of one the bikers – the race winner? – sitting on his bike laughing.
FILM ID:358.08
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