DEV: Rise & Rule

From revolution to republic, Éamon de Valera was arguably the most consequential figure in modern Irish history.

For over half a century,  he dominated Irish public life, and his reputation was largely uncontested. 

But in the fifty years since his death, his legacy has been gradually dismantled and diminished. 

Between hagiography and hatchet-job, where lies the history?

Co-funded by Coimisiún Na Meán’s Sound & Vision Fund

Presenter David McCullagh at Éamon de Valera’s grave.
David McCullagh
David McCullagh