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OÃche na Gaoithe Móire - Night of the Big Wind
A look at Ireland's worst storm on record, which took place on 6 January 1839 and became known as the Night of the Big Wind.
On 6 January 1839, Ireland experienced its worst storm on record. It became known as OÃche 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 Mhà Eanáir, 1839, tharla an stoirm ba mheasa le cuimhne na seacht sinsear in Éirinn. Baisteadh OÃche na Gaoithe Móire uirthi. NÃor tháinig contae ar bith sa tÃr slán ó iarmhairtà ná ó fhÃoch na stoirme sin. An dtiocfadh leis tarlú arÃs?
Last on
Sun 11 Jan 2015
22:15
±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland
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OÃche na Gaoithe Móire
Duration: 01:08
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Cathal Watters |
| Producer | Ashlene Aylward |
| Producer | Bernadette Morris |
Broadcasts
- Tue 6 Jan 2015 23:20±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland
- Sun 11 Jan 2015 22:15±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland
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