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Jul 2014 - May 2020
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A team of expert presenters in engineering, architecture and geography explore some of the finest example of Ireland’s building and engineering heritage.
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Best Episodes of Building Ireland
Galway’s Corrib Canal
S2 Ep6
8.0
4th Nov 2016
Engineer Tim Joyce discovers the canal system in Galway and its impact on the shape of the city. Geographer Susan Hegarty explores the caves under Lough Corrib to understand the difficulties in canal construction while Architect Orla Murphy looks at the building of the University in Galway and how it fulfilled the ambitions of the City of the Tribes.
Dublin’s Distilleries
S2 Ep5
8.0
28th Oct 2016
Architect Orla Murphy goes in search of the Roe Distillery which was the world’s biggest producer of Whiskey by the late 19th Century. Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers how a supply of fresh water was crucial for large and small industry in the Liberties, while Engineer Tim Joyce investigates the science and technology for making whiskey.
Killarney Tourist Town
S2 Ep4
8.0
21st Oct 2016
Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers how an inhospitable but beautiful landscape was exploited as a mass market tourism destination. Engineer Tim Joyce explores the engineering behind Europe’s most westerly railway and Architect Orla Murphy investigates the role of a railway company in developing a world class hotel.
The Shannon Scheme
S2 Ep3
8.0
14th Oct 2016
Experts explore Ireland's building and engineering achievements. The third episode explores the scheme that brought Ireland into the electric age - The Shannon Scheme and Ardnacrusha power station. Engineer Tim Joyce fulfills a life-long ambition to get up close and personal with Ardnacrusha power station and to explore the innovative engineering that made it the biggest hydroelectric project in the world when it opened in 1929.
Worst Episodes of Building Ireland
Kilkenny Castle
S2 Ep2
7.0
7th Oct 2016
Experts explore examples of Ireland's building and engineering heritage. The second episode details the many shapes and forms Kilkenny Castle has taken over the years. Architect Orla Murphy travels to the medieval city to show us the hidden layers of the castle's history.
The Cork to Bandon Railway
S1 Ep1
8.0
8th Jul 2014
Engineer Tim Joyce investigates how you bore an 800 metre tunnel through Goggins Hill and build a viaduct across Laune valley at the dawn of Ireland's railway age. Architect Orla Murphy explores the relationship of gunpowder with tunnel construction and Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers the markets and industries fuelling the railways.
The Banking Halls of Dublin
S1 Ep2
8.0
15th Jul 2014
Architect Orla Murphy investigates the 19th century banking halls of Dame Street and the impact of personalities and politics on the architecture of the booming finance houses. Engineer Tim Joyce discovers how banking led to the innovative development of the docks and Geographer Susan Hegarty explores the role of bridges in planning the city.
The Great Port of Waterford
S1 Ep3
8.0
22nd Jul 2014
Geographer Susan Hegarty investigates the mile-long quay wall and fascinating maritime history of Ireland's oldest city that has trade links with every corner of the world. Engineer Tim Joyce discovers the shipbuilding history of Waterford and Architect Orla Murphy explores the streets and building to uncover the history of the city and its people.
Building Ireland Episode Guide
The Cork to Bandon Railway
S1 Ep1
8.0
8th Jul 2014
Engineer Tim Joyce investigates how you bore an 800 metre tunnel through Goggins Hill and build a viaduct across Laune valley at the dawn of Ireland's railway age. Architect Orla Murphy explores the relationship of gunpowder with tunnel construction and Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers the markets and industries fuelling the railways.
The Banking Halls of Dublin
S1 Ep2
8.0
15th Jul 2014
Architect Orla Murphy investigates the 19th century banking halls of Dame Street and the impact of personalities and politics on the architecture of the booming finance houses. Engineer Tim Joyce discovers how banking led to the innovative development of the docks and Geographer Susan Hegarty explores the role of bridges in planning the city.
The Great Port of Waterford
S1 Ep3
8.0
22nd Jul 2014
Geographer Susan Hegarty investigates the mile-long quay wall and fascinating maritime history of Ireland's oldest city that has trade links with every corner of the world. Engineer Tim Joyce discovers the shipbuilding history of Waterford and Architect Orla Murphy explores the streets and building to uncover the history of the city and its people.
St John’s Cathedral, Limerick
S1 Ep4
8.0
29th Jul 2014
Architect Orla Murphy investigates St John’s Cathedral and its gothic revival spire that dominates the skyline and represents the aspirations of 19th century Limerick. Geographer Susan Hegarty discovers the world famous qualities of the local blue limestone and Engineer Tim Joyce explores the city’s relationship with the Shannon.
The Boyne Viaduct
S1 Ep5
8.0
5th Aug 2014
Tim Joyce explores the construction of the Boyne Viaduct in Drogheda, which is regarded as one of the finest examples of Victorian industrial engineering. Elsewhere, Orla Murphy explores a 21st century bridge over the river, and Susan Hegarty looks at 8,000 years of human settlement in the area.
Mayo's Textile Industry
S1 Ep6
8.0
12th Aug 2014
The series concludes with an exploration of Co Mayo's textile industry, which has been subject to success, failure and now rejuvenation. Geographer Susan Hegarty explores the historical role of wool production, architect Orla Murphy looks at how the sector impacted on town planning in Westport, and engineer Tim Joyce investigates developments in woolen mill technology.
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The best rated episodes of Building Ireland are:
- Galway’s Corrib Canal S2E6 rated 8.0
- Dublin’s Distilleries S2E5 rated 8.0
- Killarney Tourist Town S2E4 rated 8.0
- The Shannon Scheme S2E3 rated 8.0
The lowest rated episodes of Building Ireland are:
- Kilkenny Castle S2E2 rated 7.0
- The Cork to Bandon Railway S1E1 rated 8.0
- The Banking Halls of Dublin S1E2 rated 8.0
- The Great Port of Waterford S1E3 rated 8.0
The first episode of Building Ireland aired on July 08, 2014.
The last episode of Building Ireland aired on May 21, 2020.
There are 18 episodes of Building Ireland.
There are 3 seasons of Building Ireland.
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Building Ireland has ended.