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The Best Episodes of The Story of Ireland

Every episode of The Story of Ireland ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Story of Ireland!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Story of Ireland Season 1 Episode 5 - Age of Nations
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Age of Nations

    S1:E5

    The Boer War is of much forgotten significance to the Irish story in the early 20th Century. A strong theme in the programme is the exploration of Irish nationalism, the welding together of culture, physical force and blood sacrifice, from Patrick Pearse, Connolly and Larkin right through to the beginning of the period known as 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Story of Ireland Season 1 Episode 3 - Age of Revolution
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Age of Revolution

    S1:E3

    Spanning the Ulster Plantation to the Act of Union, this is an era that sees Ireland take centre stage in a much wider European conflict. This episode will also investigate Gaelic life and culture during the eighteenth century through poetry, music and the rise of a Roman Catholic middle class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Story of Ireland Season 1 Episode 4 - Age of Union
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Age of Union

    S1:E4

    A new area for exploration is Ireland's role in the British Empire - both in terms of military service - Irish regiments holding the Punjab for example, and in terms of intriguing Irish governors and political men posted in various corners of the British Empire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Story of Ireland Season 1 Episode 1 - Age of Invasions
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Age of Invasions

    S1:E1

    Areas discussed in the opening episode include the impact of early Christianity and monasticism in Ireland; the birth of Ireland's potent literary culture; the unique law tracts created by Irish lawyers that afford us remarkable insights into the day to day lives and habits of ordinary people nearly 1500 years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Story of Ireland Season 1 Episode 2 - Age of Conquest
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Age of Conquest

    S1:E2

    As the English set foot in Ireland, there begins 800 years of British rule. This episode examines the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and the huge upheavals and changes taking place across Europe at the time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Age of Nations" is the best rated episode of "The Story of Ireland". It scored 8.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Age of Revolution".