In search of ancient Ireland [videorecording] / written, produced, and directed by Leo Eaton ; producers, Niamh Barrett, Lesley McKimm ; a co-production of Thirteen/WNET New York, Café Productions, and Little Bird.
Narrator: Gerard McSorely. Originally produced for television in 2002. With full length bonus film: Over Ireland (60 min.) / a film by Marc C. Pingry and Jeff Gentes ; written by John O'Donoghue ; narrated by Brian Munn ; music composed and arranged by Rojo ; a co-production of Lark International and RTE Commercial Enterprises Ltd. in association with KCTS/Seattle. Originally produced in 1998. This film surveys Ireland's countryside, rivers, and landmarks.
Contents:
pt. 1. Heroes -- pt. 2. Saints -- pt. 3. Warlords.
Summary:
A look at the history and legends of ancient Ireland. Begins in 2000 B.C., when Stone Age farmers built some of the largest and most spectacular Neolithic monuments in Europe, and continues through 1167 A.D, when the Norman invasion placed Ireland under English control.
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