A Disaster in the Making: Why Is This Irish History Commemoration So Controversial?

Описание: Ireland’s history community is currently engulfed in a major controversy and it all starts with a king who never set foot here! As Europe gears up for “The Year of the Normans” in 2027, a storm is brewing over whether Ireland should join in commemorating William the Conqueror and the Norman legacy. Irish historian Fin Dwyer explores why its so controversial and why he thinks all sides have missed the point.
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Filmed at the dramatic ruins of Dunhill Castle, this video uncovers why this commemoration is igniting such fierce debate. From medieval invasions to the shadow of the Black and Tans, discover how one event is reopening old wounds, challenging our sense of identity, and exposing the battles we still fight over our past.

Is this just another history celebration, or a disaster in the making? Watch to find out why this Irish commemoration is dividing people at home and abroad.