The Irish In America: Long Journey Home (1998)
- Genre: Documentary
- Creator: Thomas Lennon
- First Air Date: 1998-01-26
- Last Air Date: 1998-01-28
- Total Seasons: 1
- Total Episodes: 4
- Status: Ended
- Network: PBS
The Irish in America: Long Journey Home is a 6 hour miniseries that chronicles the important role the Irish have played in shaping America. It explores the causes of one of the greatest human migrations in history, and traces the struggles and successes of these millions of immigrants. It has been filmed in Ireland and New York City and distributed by Walt Disney. The soundtrack, by Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains and Elvis Costello won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album in 1999, and features music from some of Ireland’s leading talents, including Elvis Costello, Sinéad O’Connor, Van Morrison, and the Chieftains.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | The Great Hunger | 1998-01-26 | 90 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | All Across America | 1998-01-27 | 120 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Up From City Streets; Success | 1998-01-28 | 150 min |