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2014450 minPGdocumentary

Building Ireland

2014450 minPGdocumentary

Explore Ireland's architectural gems through expert insights and history.

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Explore Ireland's architectural gems through expert insights and history.

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A team of expert presenters in engineering, architecture and geography explore some of the finest example of Ireland’s building and engineering heritage.

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