Rocky Road to Dublin is a documentary film that explores various aspects of Irish culture, including Irish history, music, and the societal impact of events like the 1916 Easter Rising and Irish independence. The film delves into topics such as post-revolution Ireland, the influence of The Dubliners on Irish folk music, and the cultural significance of Irish pubs. It also touches on subjects like the clash between church and state, GAA and hurling, nationalism, emigration, and the Irish language (Gaeilge). The documentary sheds light on the complexities of Irish politics, religious education, and censorship, with a focus on the Irish Catholic Church and its role in Irish society. It highlights the challenges of bigotry, narrow-mindedness, and hypocrisy that existed in Western Europe, particularly in Ireland. The film includes footage from various locations in Dublin, including Trinity College Dublin, and features interviews with Irish priests and individuals from different walks of life in Ireland. Rocky Road to Dublin provides a thought-provoking exploration of Irish culture and the societal factors that have shaped it.
Ardal O’Hanlon explores a 1930s quest to find the first Irish men and women using archaeology, answering his deepest questions about what it means to be Irish.
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