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Tales of Irish Castles | show | 2014 | Official Trailer
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The history of Irish castles throughout history. A terrific look at the majestic history of Ireland presented with the g | dHNfRnhjZFpNcHp0V1E
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Castles are our most dramatic landmarks from the Middle Ages,
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built as monuments to domination and power.
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Scattered all over the Irish landscape,
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these ancient buildings, with their soaring walls and great towers,
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leave you in no doubt about their military and defensive purpose.
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I just hope we brought a ladder.
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The Anglo-Norman aristocrats who invaded Ireland in the 12th century
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built their castles to control and intimidate the unruly Irish.
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As English rule was consolidated,
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the castles served as administrative centres,
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garrisons and jails,
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as well as lavish homes for the English lords.
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In this series, I'll be telling you stories about dramatic sieges,
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but I'll also be telling you stories
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In this series, I'll be telling you stories about dramatic sieges,
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bloody battles, lavish lifestyles,
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ghostly presences,
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warring families and feudal lords.
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After all, the history of Irish castles is the history of Ireland itself.
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