"The Story of Ireland" is a five-part series examining the history of the country and its impact on the international stage, from the earliest times to the present day. In the first episode, Fergal Keane revisits the origins of the Celtic people, detailing the impact of Christianity and monasticism, the emergence of early literature, and the formation of law tracts that provide an insight into the day-to-day life of people nearly 1,500 years ago. It premiered on BBC One Northern Ireland and RTE Two in February 2011 and BBC Two in May 2011.