09/09/2007
Presented by Antaine O'Donnaile, this programme looks at the violent events which led to the flight, in particular the Battle of the Yellow Ford in Armagh in 1598.
The definitive television account of one of the most important episodes in Irish history.
The sudden departure of the Gaelic leaders in September 1607 signified the success of England’s conquest of Ireland and the end of Gaelic rule, and cleared the way for the Plantation of Ulster. It is a story of war, political intrigue, passion and greed which still has repercussions today.
Presented by Antaine O' Donnaile, the first programme of three looks at the violent events which led to the Flight, in particular the Battle of the Yellow Ford in Armagh in 1598, which almost ended English rule and which made the Irish leaders the toast of Catholic Europe.
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Clips
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Flight of the Earls Explorer – The Ford of Biscuits
Duration: 01:06
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Flight of the Earls Explorer – Kidnap of Red Hugh O'Donnell
Duration: 01:00
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Flight of the Earls Explorer – The Hanging of Hugh Roe McMahon
Duration: 00:55
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Flight of the Earls Explorer – Sir Brian O'Rourke
Duration: 00:54
Broadcasts
Sun 9 Sep 2007 22:20ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Northern Ireland- Fri 14 Sep 2007 19:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
- Tue 2 Sep 2008 19:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only