Irish actor and writer Tony Devlin presents Gaeilgeoirí an Chogaidh Mhóir (Image: courtesy of BBC NI)

Documentary about Irish speaking soldiers in the First World War airing on BBC 2

Gaeilgeoirí an Chogaidh Mhóir [Irish speakers of the First World War]

Tony Devlin, an Irish actor and writer, presents this documentary that explores the story of Irish speaking Ulstermen fighting in the First World War.

It’s produced by Northern Ireland’s Big Mountain Productions as part of the BBC’s First World War Season.

Gaeilgeoirí an Chogaidh Mhóir will be broadcast on Sunday 29th March at 10pm on BBC 2 Northern Ireland.

Visit our videos page for more information, and to watch a preview of the documentary.

Image: BBC NI

Posted by: Eadaoin Hegarty, Centenary News