The report shows Bob Hope walking with others towards terminal building. The Emerald Girl's Pipe Band perform on the airport tarmac. Bob Hope walks past band smiling. A crowd is the watching pipe band and a woman is taking photograph.

Bob Hope wearing a hat from a girl in the pipe band bangs large drum. The girl wears his hat while he is monkeying around.

The crowd are laughing and applauding. Bob Hope returns the hat to girl in band. Women queue up for autographs. A small boy in hat takes photograph of Bob Hope with camera.

Bob Hope says he hasn't adjusted to the time difference yet. He likes to play golf but might not have enough time on this visit. He thinks about retiring but you can only play golf for so long. He enjoys working. Note: Part of this report is mute.

A report from RTÉ News on the visit of Bob Hope to Ireland. Broadcast 18 May 1968. Part of this clip is mute.

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