Scannal 20 Bliain - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Believe in Me
Marking the 20th anniversary of Scannal with a look back at stories that have shaped Ireland over the past half-century, having shocked, appalled, entertained or outraged the nation. In the first edition, Garry Mac Donncha examines the deceptions and lies that damaged many a reputation, from the 'mature recollection' debacle that changed the course of Irish presidential history to Pee Flynn's fateful Three Houses interview. With contributions and analysis from Cormac Ó hEadhra, Caoimhe Ní Chathail, Evelyn O'Rourke and Páraic Breathnach
Only a Woman
Garry Mac Donncha presents a look at stories marking turning points for Irish women, including the 1973 Supreme Court case that resulted in contraception being made available in Ireland for the first time, and the teacher fired from her teaching job for being in a relationship with a separated father. With contributions by Rosita Boland, Lisa Nic An Bhreithimh, Rónán Mullen, Caoimhe Ní Laighin and Doireann Ní Bhriain
Own Goals
Garry Mac Donncha presents a look back at sporting scandals, including Lansdowne Road football riot of 1995 when English hooligans ripped up the stadium, and the controversy that exploded after Thierry Henry's handball in a World Cup play-off in Paris in 2009. With contributions from sports broadcasters Seán Bán Breathnach, Cárthach Bán Breathnach, Gráinne McElwain and Cuán Ó Flatharta
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