Reeling in the Years Season 5 - 2000's Episode 9 2008 2010
Reeling in the Years recalls the hits and headlines of 2008, when Bertie Ahern stepped down as Taoiseach and was replaced by Brian Cowen. Abroad, it was the year Barack Obama campaigned under the slogan 'Yes We Can' and was elected President of the USA. China hosted the Olympic Games with a dazzling opening ceremony: Irish boxers brought home three medals from Beijing. The song Falling Slowly from the film Once won an Oscar for Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Playlist: Alphabeat - Fascination Sam Sparro - Black And Gold Katy Perry - Hot N Cold Dustin The Turkey - Irelande Douze Pointe Coldplay - Viva La Vida The Script - Breakeven Iglu & Hartley - In This City Republic of Loose feat. Isabella Reyes-Feeney - The Steady Song Jordin Sparks - No Air Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová - Falling Slowly Mundy & Sharon Shannon - Galway Girl Elbow - One Day Like This
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- Runtime: 25 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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- Director: John O'Regan
