Series synopsis
The Irish Revolution is a documentary war & politics television series that premiered on RTÉ One on February 4, 2019. It ended on February 18, 2019. It was created by Ruán Magan. It stars Cillian Murphy.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: 100 years ago… a small group of Irish rebels begin to imagine the impossible…
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Cillian Murphy as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 4, 2019 | February 18, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Lived in Dreams How a small group of rebels forced Britain to withdraw after centuries of conquest and misrule. |
February 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
That the Nation May Live 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. |
February 11, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Spirit of Freedom 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. |
February 18, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 4, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 18, 2019 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:35:00 |