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The Story of Ireland

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2011
1 Season
5 Episodes
EN
Ended

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The series aims to explore Irish history using the historical facts and evidence while charting the origin and impact of the numerous myths that have been passed off as history in the past. Key to this approach is relating developments in Ireland to events and changes in Europe and the world at large as the centuries progress.

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Season 1

Age of Invasions
E1

Age of Invasions

Feb 20, 2011

Areas discussed in the opening episode include the impact of early Christianity and monasticism in Ireland; the birth of Ireland's potent literary culture; the unique law tracts created by Irish lawyers that afford us remarkable insights into the day to day lives and habits of ordinary people nearly 1500 years ago.

Age of Conquest
E2

Age of Conquest

Feb 27, 2011

As the English set foot in Ireland, there begins 800 years of British rule. This episode examines the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and the huge upheavals and changes taking place across Europe at the time.

Age of Revolution
E3

Age of Revolution

Mar 6, 2011

Spanning the Ulster Plantation to the Act of Union, this is an era that sees Ireland take centre stage in a much wider European conflict. This episode will also investigate Gaelic life and culture during the eighteenth century through poetry, music and the rise of a Roman Catholic middle class.

Age of Union
E4

Age of Union

Mar 13, 2011

A new area for exploration is Ireland's role in the British Empire - both in terms of military service - Irish regiments holding the Punjab for example, and in terms of intriguing Irish governors and political men posted in various corners of the British Empire.

Age of Nations
E5

Age of Nations

Mar 20, 2011

The Boer War is of much forgotten significance to the Irish story in the early 20th Century. A strong theme in the programme is the exploration of Irish nationalism, the welding together of culture, physical force and blood sacrifice, from Patrick Pearse, Connolly and Larkin right through to the beginning of the period known as 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.

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About The Story of Ireland

The series aims to explore Irish history using the historical facts and evidence while charting the origin and impact of the numerous myths that have been passed off as history in the past. Key to this approach is relating developments in Ireland to events and changes in Europe and the world at large as the centuries progress. Across 1 season and 5 episodes, originally airing on RTÉ One.

The Story of Ireland Cast and Characters

The cast features Fergal Keane (as Self — Presenter). Their performances are a major reason The Story of Ireland has built such a passionate audience.

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The Story of Ireland first aired in 2011.

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What is The Story of Ireland about?

The series aims to explore Irish history using the historical facts and evidence while charting the origin and impact of the numerous myths that have been passed off as history in the past. Key to this approach is relating developments in Ireland to events and changes in Europe and the world at large as the centurie… It belongs to the Documentary genre.

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