The Story of Ireland: The Age of Nations

Fergal Keane concludes a landmark five-part series charting the history of the island and her people from the earliest days to the present. This episode covers the dramatic history of Ireland throughout the 20th century. The War of Independence in the south and the fierce resistance that ensued in the north lead to a partition of the island for the first time in its history. Keane charts the developments of the two religiously dominated states, driven by big personalities like Edward Carson and Ian Paisley in the north and Eamonn de Valera and Charles Haughey in the south, up to the present day. He follows Northern Ireland's troubles and the peace process as well as the boom and bust of the Celtic Tiger years in the Republic. episode 5