Documentary
War & Politics

The Irish Revolution

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

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.

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Created By

Ruán Magan

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Irish Revolution

First Air Date

February 4, 2019

Last Air Date

February 18, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Networks

RTÉ One

The Spirit of Freedom
S01E03

The Spirit of Freedom

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.

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