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Documentary On One : A Letter Home

Over the centuries, millions of people emigrated from the island of Ireland to the United States. Every one of those people left someone behind as they went to find a better life in a new land. The only way to stay in touch with family and friends was through a letter home and millions were written and sent back and forth over time. Now a new archive reveals the stories of these Irish emigrants , their loves losses lives and deaths in search of a new life.



Title
Documentary On One : A Letter Home
Title in English
Entry Category
History (Sound)
Produced By
RTÉ
Producer
Tim Desmond
Production Partners
Liam O'Brien
Writer
Tim Desmond
Broadcaster
RTÉ