From That Small Island: The Irish Story
From That Small Island: The Irish Story is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.
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49:59From That Small Island: The Irish Story
The Irish story spans continents, from the US, Australia, and Argentina to Asia and beyond. Their influence is seen in politics, peacekeeping, culture, and St Patrick's Day, while modern Ireland embraces growing diversity and redefines identity.
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49:59The Irish spread from Europe to America, joining revolutions and shaping history. From Wolfe Tone's failed rising to O'Connell's fight for rights and the shadow of famine, these events forged a people in struggle and change.
50:01We begin this episode by taking a snapshot of Europe in the year 1,000 and Ireland's place within it. We trace the story of the Normans, or as they called themselves, the English. We follow the new colony as it quickly established itself with the building of castles and new towns. We look at how one of the biggest catastro...
49:59Who are the Irish and where did they come from? This exploration traces the story from the island's first humans and early farmers to the Celts, saints, and scholars. Through archaeology, genetics, and ancient texts, it uncovers Ireland's golden age and the legacy left behind by Viking raiders.