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Filíocht Anois

Episode 1: An Peaca

Duration: 3 minutes

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

Witty animation that explores the philosophical thoughts and meanings behind the poem An Peaca, written by the great Irish language poet Seán Ó Ríordáin. Show more

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Episode 10: An Caoradóir

Duration: 4 minutes

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

A striking animation that explores Cathal Ó Searcaigh's poem about the bleak and lonely life of an old sheep farmer, typical of rural Gortahork. Show more

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Episode 4: Leaba Shíoda

Duration: 4 minutes

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

Animation that explores Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill's powerful love poem, where the natural world becomes a metaphor for physical love. Show more

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Episode 8: Blianta an Chogaidh (The War Years)

Duration: 3 minutes

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

Animated short exploring Máirtín Ó Direáin's reflection on Ireland's neutral stance during WWII, captured in the poem Blianta an Chogaidh. Show more

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Episode 3: An tSeanbhean Bhocht

Duration: 4 minutes

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

Witty animation that explores Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill's poem, where Ireland is portrayed as a quarrelsome old woman who cannot be pleased. Show more

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Episode 6: Cuimhne an Domhnaigh

Duration: 4 minutes

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

Striking animation that explores Máirtín Ó Direáin's reflective poem about the uneasy relationship between the individual and his island home, Inis Mór.

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