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The Irish Civil War

The 3-part documentary series, "The Irish Civil War," chronicles the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict, and legacy of this pivotal war that occurred in Ireland from 1922 to 1923. This groundbreaking exploration is narrated by acclaimed actor Brendan Gleeson and i...

The 3-part documentary series "The Irish Civil War" chronicles the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict, and legacy of the civil war that occurred in Ireland during 1922 and 1923. Directed by Brendan Gleeson, produced in partnership with University College Cork for Decade of Centenary commemorations, this series is based on UCC's "mammoth and magnificent" Atlas of the Irish Revolution. It features extensive archive footage, photographs, materials, interviews with leading academics, contemporary participants, witnesses' archival interviews, actor-read firsthand accounts, dynamic graphic maps derived from those in the Atlas of the Irish Revolution, and stunning cinematography of historical locations.

Info about The Irish Civil War

Current Status: Ended

Network: RTÉ One

Production Country: Ireland

Genres:Documentary