Synopsis
Fergal Keane presents a series charting the history of Ireland and her people. He begins with how Ireland was never a remote island outpost, contrary to myth.
- Programme: Story of Ireland
- Episode: 1: Age of Invasions
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2011
- History
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