Powers x Clive Rowan 'Old But Gold'

Powers Irish Whiskey’s “Old But Gold” campaign celebrates people who continue to pursue the things they love later in life. For this chapter of the series, the focus turned to the late Clive Rowan and his son Nathan, the team behind Skate City in Temple Bar, widely recognised as Ireland’s oldest skate shop. The film explores the bond between father and son, and the role the shop has played in Dublin’s skate community over decades.

Directed by Locky, the film centres on Clive’s presence and perspective. Rather than framing the story as nostalgia, the approach focused on the continuity of skate culture across generations. Clive and Nathan share the space, the history, and the day-to-day rhythm of the shop, creating a portrait that feels personal and grounded in the reality of the scene.

Production leaned into a textured, documentary style. Alongside the main camera work from Aidan Gault, Irish skate legend Albert Hooi captured additional material on Super 8, DV cam, and stills. This mix of formats brought a sense of history and authenticity to the film, reflecting the DIY spirit that has always been part of skate culture.

The result is a piece that sits naturally within the wider “Old But Gold” campaign while telling a distinctly local story. Sadly, Clive Rowan has since passed, making the film an especially meaningful record of a life deeply connected to Dublin’s skate community.