From The Famine to the Future -
from that small island: the story of the irish

Two million Irish people emigrated in the immediate aftermath of the Famine. Of these 64% went to the US and by as early as 1850 the Irish were easily the biggest single ethnicity in the USA. We look at the huge contribution of the Irish, alongside other ethnic groups, in the building of the US and we examine the role of the Irish in the world.

Duration: 49 minutes and 15 seconds

Episode Number: 104

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About From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish:

Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that 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.

Produced by the same team behind the multi-award-winning 1916: the Irish Rebellion, the series provides a compelling narrative of Ireland and its people.

Narrated by Colin Farrell and featuring an original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire, FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND is a journey through time, identity and the enduring spirit of a people whose story continues to shape the world.