Podcast-FeedThe Rise of Brian Boru - Episode 4 - The end of the dream
The Rise of Brian Boru is a four part docu-drama taking a closer look at the early life of Brian Boru and his rise to power in Ireland. This series is written, produced and recorded by Par Meehan and James Richardson and performed by the near drama company. The series is funded by the BAI Sound and Vision scheme.
Episode four
The final episode encompasses the events leading up to the battle of Clontarf, some fictional cameos from the battle and the death of Brian and Brodir. Final part of the episode is a brief interview about the battle from local historian Dennis Mcintyre
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The Rise of Brian Boru - Episode 3 - The Rise to Power
The Rise of Brian Boru is a four part docu-drama taking a closer look at the early life of Brian Boru and his rise to power in Ireland. This series is written, produced and recorded by Par Meehan and James Richardson and performed by the near drama company. The series is funded by the BAI Sound and Vision scheme.
Episode three
This part covers Brian’s rise to power where he asserts dominance over other tribal kings and the sacking of Dublin. This gives an insight into the power struggles within Ireland at the time and how some were dealt with. This episode also contains a brief interview with Dr. Ruth Johnson about life in Dublin at the time of Brian Boru.
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The Rise of Brian Boru - Episode 2 - The Death of Mahon
The Rise of Brian Boru is a four part docu-drama taking a closer look at the early life of Brian Boru and his rise to power in Ireland. This series is written, produced and recorded by Par Meehan and James Richardson and performed by the near drama company. The series is funded by the BAI Sound and Vision scheme.
Episode two
This episode deals with some of the brotherly disputes between Brian and Mahon over tactics and political issues, the battle for Limerick and leading up to Mahon’s assassination. The final part is an interview about Vikings with the Norwegian Ambassador in Dublin: Oyvind Nordsletten.
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The Rise of Brian Boru - Episode 1 - The Beginning
The Rise of Brian Boru is a four part docu-drama taking a closer look at the early life of Brian Boru and his rise to power in Ireland. This series is written, produced and recorded by Par Meehan and James Richardson and performed by the near drama company. The series is funded by the BAI Sound and Vision scheme.
Episode one
Introduction, death of his parents and brief insight into what shaped Brian’s early life followed by interview about Brian Boru, the myth and the man withGerard Madden at Clare Heritage Centre
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