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Oíche na Gaoithe Móire - Night of the Big Wind

Duration: 52 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

On 6 January 1839, Ireland experienced its worst storm on record. It became known as Oíche na Gaoithe Móire, the Night of the Big Wind. Every county in the country experienced the storm's impact and ferocity. Could it happen again?

Ar an 6ú lá de Mhí Eanáir, 1839, tharla an stoirm ba mheasa le cuimhne na seacht sinsear in Éirinn. Baisteadh Oíche na Gaoithe Móire uirthi. Níor tháinig contae ar bith sa tír slán ó iarmhairtí ná ó fhíoch na stoirme sin. An dtiocfadh leis tarlú arís? Show less

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