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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...
Genres:DocumentaryWar & Politics
Network:RTÉ One
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Season 1

  • We Lived in Dreams
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    We Lived in Dreams

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/4/2019

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

    Director: Ruán Magan

    Writer: Ruán Magan

  • That the Nation May Live
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    That the Nation May Live

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/11/2019

    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.

    Director: Ruán Magan

    Writer: Ruán Magan

  • The Spirit of Freedom
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    The Spirit of Freedom

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2019

    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.

    Director: Ruán Magan

    Writer: Ruán Magan