The Irish in America: Long Journey Home: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

On the 150th anniversary of the Irish famine which sparked the wave of emigration that forever shaped the course of the American nation, The Irish in America celebrates the comprehensive and vibrant history. Through illuminating essays and contributions from noted Irish American personalities, the audiobook paints a vivid picture of the Irish experience in the United States.

This history is told through selections whose themes are taken from the most important institutions of Irish life: the Parish, the Precinct, the Work, the Players and the Family. The Irish identity in America is captured through the personal stories of families workers local churches. entertainers, and many others, culminating in an unusually moving and modulated social, cultural, and political history of Irish Americans.

Series details

• Title: The Irish in America: Long Journey Home
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 1998-01-26
• Final broadcast date listed: 1998-01-28
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: PBS
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 120 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 50816
• IMDb ID: tt0138970
• TVDB ID: 335251

Cast and credited roles

• Michael Murphy — Narrator

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1998-01-26; final listed air date 1998-01-28; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

Adapted from The Irish in America: Long Journey Home on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.