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Building Ireland (2014–2020) on RTÉ ONE
About Building Ireland
Building Ireland ended on September 10, 2020, on RTÉ ONE. The show’s last episode aired on that date, concluding its third season. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled, and the series has completed its run. The program aired over three seasons from 2014 to 2020, with a total of 18 episodes. It is not currently in production or scheduled to return.
Building Ireland was a documentary series that explored Ireland's significant building and engineering achievements. First premiering in 2014, the show provided viewers with insights into how these projects shaped the development of Irish towns and cities. It examined the history and impact of various construction milestones across the country, highlighting the country's architectural and engineering heritage.
Each episode had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes, focusing on factual storytelling about Ireland’s infrastructure and development projects.
Building Ireland episode schedule
18 aired
Aired · 18
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2020 | S3·E6 | Marino Garden Suburb |
| May 14, 2020 | S3·E5 | Shannon Newtown |
| May 7, 2020 | S3·E4 | Turlough Hill Pumped Hydro-Station |
| April 30, 2020 | S3·E3 | Copper mining the Beara Peninsula |
| April 23, 2020 | S3·E2 | The Transatlantic Telegraph Cable |
| April 16, 2020 | S3·E1 | Dublin Airport Terminal |
| November 4, 2016 | S2·E6 | Galway's Corrib Canal |
| October 28, 2016 | S2·E5 | Dublin's Distilleries |
| October 21, 2016 | S2·E4 | Killarney Tourist Town |
| October 14, 2016 | S2·E3 | The Shannon Scheme |
| October 7, 2016 | S2·E2 | Kilkenny Castle |
| September 30, 2016 | S2·E1 | Fortress Spike Island |
| August 12, 2014 | S1·E6 | Mayo's Textile Industry |
| August 5, 2014 | S1·E5 | The Boyne Viaduct |
| July 29, 2014 | S1·E4 | St John's Cathedral, Limerick |
| July 22, 2014 | S1·E3 | The Great Port of Waterford |
| July 15, 2014 | S1·E2 | The Banking Halls of Dublin |
| July 8, 2014 | S1·E1 | The Cork to Bandon Railway |