The National Federation Against Copyright Theft destroys 2,000 pirated video cassettes.
The tapes were seized by the National Federation Against Copyright over the past six months as part of their campaign to combat illegal video piracy.
A 1924 traction engine was hired out for the day to crush the videos under its enormous wheels.
Video piracy is widespread.
The National Federation Against Copyright Theft claims that piracy is costing the video industry millions of pounds each year.
A representative from the federation, Clive Hudson, spoke to RTÉ News about the piracy industry.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 7 November 1984. The reporter is Michelle McCaughren.
