De Valera's Ireland

RTE One

12:40 AM to 1:40 AM

Thursday 8 January

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Part one of two. A look at the rise and rule of Eamon de Valera - the third President of Ireland and arguably the most consequential figure in modern Irish history. For over half a century, he dominated Irish public life, and his reputation was largely uncontested. However, in the 50 years since his death, his legacy has been gradually dismantled and diminished