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The story of the Irish is an ambitious and ground-breaking documentary series which tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. Who are the Irish? Where did they come from? Where do they go? This documentary, narrated by Colin Farrell, seeks to answer those questions.

Watch • 49:15
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
From the Famine to the Future
From JFK to global peacekeepers, the Irish story spans continents and culture.
Episode: S1 E104 | 49:15
Watch • 50:35
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
New Worlds
In 1700’s, Europe was the main destination for thousands of Irish migrants, the first Irish diaspora
Episode: S1 E103 | 50:35
Watch • 50:38
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
Contested Identities
By taking a snapshot of Europe & Ireland in the year 1,000 we trace the story of the Normans.
Episode: S1 E102 | 50:38
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Watch • 49:15
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
From the Famine to the Future
From JFK to global peacekeepers, the Irish story spans continents and culture.
Episode: S1 E104 | 49:15
Watch • 50:35
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
New Worlds
In 1700’s, Europe was the main destination for thousands of Irish migrants, the first Irish diaspora
Episode: S1 E103 | 50:35
Watch • 50:38
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
Contested Identities
By taking a snapshot of Europe & Ireland in the year 1,000 we trace the story of the Normans.
Episode: S1 E102 | 50:38
Watch • 50:36
From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish
From the Beginning
Drawing from genetics and archaeology we piece together the jigsaw of Ireland’s earliest inhabitants
Episode: S1 E101 | 50:36
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