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1798 – the television programme

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

Here at last! A link to the episode of BBC TV’s Story of Ireland which deals with the Rebellion of  1798 and the United Irishmen. Earlier this year, this four-part series presented by Fergal Keane took us at some speed … Continue reading →

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Questions

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Some follow-up thoughts over the past few days. Story of Ireland Bob commented on Story of Ireland: 1798, wondering why the last episode of Story of Ireland was rescheduled. It was moved from its regular slot at 1900 on Monday … Continue reading →

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Story of Ireland: 1798

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

BBC TV’s Story of Ireland series reached 1798 last week and devoted 13 of its 59 minutes to the United Irishmen and the Irish Rebellion (or Revolution, as presenter Fergal Keane refers to it). To be fair, the programme covered … Continue reading →

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I’m staying in on Monday 30th…

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

and not even answering the phone. Why? Because tonight (the 16th) a new TV series, Story of Ireland, began. Presented by Fergal Keane, it’s a five-parter and tonight’s episode raced from the earliest beginnings to the eve of the Norman … Continue reading →

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