The last manually operated telephone exchange, Mountshannon in County Clare goes automatic.
Report shows Mountshannon with people preparing for the closing ceremony.
Operator using old manual equipment.
Interview with Michael Smurfit, Chairman, Telecom Éireann, making call to An Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, on old telephone system.
Doctor Michael Smurfit unveiling plaque.
Presentation to Florence Budler, Postmistress.
Doctor Michael Smurfit speaking.
The reporter is Michael Walsh.
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