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The Irish Civil War

The Irish Civil War

Series Overview

The 3-part documentary series The Irish Civil War tells the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war that took place in Ireland in 1922 and 1923. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, produced in partnership with University College Cork by RTÉ Cork as part of the Decade of Centenary commemorations and based on UCC’s “mammoth and magnificent” Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this documentary series features extensive archive film footage, photographs and materials, interviews with leading academics, archive interviews with contemporary participants and witnesses, firsthand witness accounts read by actors, detailed and dynamic graphic maps based on those featured in the Atlas of the Irish Revolution, and stunning cinematography of the very locations where events took place.

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EndedDocumentary
Original Network
RTÉ One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

52 min per episode

Air Date Window

2022 – 2022

Premiered: 11/12/2022

Created By
Ruán MaganRuán Magan

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: 13/12/2022

Season 1, Episode 3: “Divided at Birth”

This episode explores the guerrilla phase of the Civil War. After the pro-treaty forces retook many large towns, republicans were forced to change tactics against overwhelming odds. Though a ceasefire was declared in 1923, atrocities and reprisals from both sides left a terrible legacy that continued to influence Ireland generations later.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ruán Magan

Screenplay & Story

Ruán Magan

Producers

Patricia Carroll, John Fitzgerald, Colm Crowley

Department Leadership Roster

Ruán Magan

Ruán Magan

Director

Ruán Magan

Ruán Magan

Writer

Patricia Carroll

Producer

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What is The Irish Civil War about?

The 3-part documentary series The Irish Civil War tells the epic and often challenging story of the origins, conflict and legacy of the civil war that took place in Ireland in 1922 and 1923. Narrated by Brendan Gleeson, produced in partnership with University College Cork by RTÉ Cork as part of the Decade of Centenary commemorations and based on UCC’s “mammoth and magnificent” Atlas of the Irish Revolution, this documentary series features extensive archive film footage, photographs and materials, interviews with leading academics, archive interviews with contemporary participants and witnesses, firsthand witness accounts read by actors, detailed and dynamic graphic maps based on those featured in the Atlas of the Irish Revolution, and stunning cinematography of the very locations where events took place.

How many seasons does The Irish Civil War have?

The Irish Civil War comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Irish Civil War?

Key cast members in The Irish Civil War include Brendan Gleeson.

Who created or directed The Irish Civil War?

The Irish Civil War was developed and directed by Ruán Magan.