The Irish Revolution
The Irish Revolution

The Irish Revolution (2019)

"100 years ago… a small group of Irish rebels begin to imagine the impossible…"

7.2 (6 votes)
1 Season
February 4, 2019
English
Documentary War & Politics

Synopsis

The remarkable story of the Irish War of Independence (1919-1922) which resulted in the formation of the Irish Free State and became the model for other British colonies to gain their independence.

Network

RTÉ One

Episodes

We Lived in Dreams
E1

We Lived in Dreams

Feb 4, 2019
52 min

How a small group of rebels forced Britain to withdraw after centuries of conquest and misrule.

That the Nation May Live
E2

That the Nation May Live

Feb 11, 2019
52 min

In 1919, the pro-independence Sinn Féin party wins and an independent parliament, the Dáil Éireann, is created. As the number of IRA militants grows, violence escalates throughout the country.

The Spirit of Freedom
E3

The Spirit of Freedom

Feb 18, 2019
52 min

In the late twenties, Ireland is in the midst of war. Towns and villages have been devastated, house raids strike fear into the population and hundreds of Republicans have been arrested. Despite having tens of thousands of troops on the ground, much of the countryside becomes ungovernable for the British as rebels step up armed attacks.

Cast

Details

Original Title

The Irish Revolution

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Production

Create One, Tyrone Productions, RTÉ