Reeling in the Years

Season 5 Episode 7: 2006

In 2006, chaos erupted in Dublin during the 'Love Ulster' riot following a loyalist march on O'Connell Street. Despite challenges for Irish soccer manager Steve Staunton, there were notable sporting achievements, including Derval O'Rourke's World Indoor Championships gold, Katie Taylor’s boxing titles, and Bernard Dunne’s European Super bantamweight win. Munster won the Heineken Cup, and Ireland claimed the Triple Crown. Political pressure mounted on Taoiseach Bertie Ahern after financial revelations. On TV, Pat Kenny showcased the Nintendo Wii, and The Podge And Rodge Show was popular. The Wind That Shakes The Barley won the Palme D'Or at Cannes, while global issues like climate change and the war in Lebanon dominated headlines.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

6

Episodes:

58

Actor:

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1999

IMDb:

9.5