Episode Comprise: Irish Legends for Children: 'Irish Legends for Children' is an absorbing collection of traditional Irish legends for children of all ages which are accompanied by original Irish music. 'Great Irish Legends For Children' is another collection of Irish legends retold for children of all ages. Includes: 'The Children Of Lir' 'Dierdre Of The Sorrows' 'Setanta' 'The Salmon Of Knowledge' 'Fionn And The Dragon' 'Oisin In Tir n-Og' 'The King With Donkey's Ears' 'The Brown Bull Of Cooley' 'The Giant From Scotland' 'Eisirt' 'The Beggarman' 'Oisin' A short History... of Ireland: This is a superb introduction to one of the world's most magical, beautiful and historically rich countries. Although small, Ireland has made a distinctive and lasting contribution to our world. For most of its history it has been relatively isolated and was never part of the Roman Empire. In Medieval times it was at best an autonomous region of English power. Discover the treasured and haunting tapestry of events that is Ireland. A cultural adventure through time from the Celts to the Williamite War. From the rise of O'Connell to the Easter Rising and the revolutionary Michael Collins. With a captivating musical score, authentic dramatisations and a lifting historical narration this fascinating documentary is an ideal programme for student, tourist and enthusiast alike. Irish Verse to Landscape: Be Inspired. Take in the breathless beauty of the landscape of the Emerald Isle whilst experiencing both traditional and popular verse. Immerse yourself in the timelessness and romance of Irish Verse to Landscape. This programme, which was filmed on location, will capture your heart and stimulate your mind as we journey through the rich tapestry of colourful Ireland accompanied by a specially written traditional style and ambient music score. [show more]
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Triple bill of programmes about Irish history, poetry and folklore. 'A Short History of Ireland' features authentic dramatisations, emotive music and in-depth commentary to help build up this introduction to the Emerald Isle. It traces the history of the country from medieval times through the Williamite Wars to the Easter Rising and the coming of Michael Collins. 'Irish Verse to Landscape' contains a selection of popular Irish poetry set to scenes of the island, accompanied by specially composed ambient music. 'Irish Legends for Children' includes 12 stories from Irish folklore, drawn in the main from two particular Celtic periods - An Ruraiocht (The Red Branch Knights Cycle) and An Fhiannaiocht (The Fianna Cycle). The stories are: 'The Children of Lir', 'Deirdre of the Sorrows', 'Setanta', 'The Salmon of Knowledge', 'Fionn and the Dragon', 'Oision in Tir-n-Og', 'The King With Donkey's Ears', 'The Brown Bull of Cooley', 'The Giant of Scotland', 'Eisirt', 'The Beggarman' and 'Oisin'.
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