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The Story of Ireland

The Story of Ireland

The Story of Ireland

2011 1 Seasons 5 Episodes ⭐ 8.3 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Age of Invasions

Areas discussed in the opening episode include the impact of early Christianity and monasticism in Ireland; the birth of

EP 2

Age of Conquest

As the English set foot in Ireland, there begins 800 years of British rule. This episode examines the Anglo-Norman invas

EP 3

Age of Revolution

Spanning the Ulster Plantation to the Act of Union, this is an era that sees Ireland take centre stage in a much wider E

EP 4

Age of Union

A new area for exploration is Ireland's role in the British Empire - both in terms of military service - Irish regiments

EP 5

Age of Nations

The Boer War is of much forgotten significance to the Irish story in the early 20th Century. A strong theme in the progr

Popular Cast

Fergal Keane

Fergal Keane

Self — Presenter