The Irish Revolution

52min

Documentary

War & Politics

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.

Production Companies

Create One

Tyrone Productions

RTÉ

UCC

Episodes

Cast

We Lived in Dreams

1. We Lived in Dreams

52min

4th Feb 2019

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

That the Nation May Live

2. That the Nation May Live

52min

11th Feb 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.

The Spirit of Freedom

3. The Spirit of Freedom

52min

18th Feb 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.

First air date

4th Feb 2019

Last air date

18th Feb 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks