A documentary is being screened in Dublin this week to mark the 400th anniversary of the Flight of the Earls from Ulster.
The film, starring Oscar-nominated actor Stephen Rea, will open at the Irish Film Institute on Friday.
Ulster's battle-weary chieftains and their families set sail for Europe from Lough Swilly in Co Donegal on September 14th, 1607 and never returned. The event marked the end of an ancient Gaelic Order, paved the way for the Plantation of Ulster and triggered an Irish diaspora across the globe.
The 53-minute documentary was shot in Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy, and stars Rea as the Earl of Tyrone, Hugh O'Neill.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said earlier this year that the Flight of the Earls marked the beginning of a critical phase in the shaping of modern Ireland, including all its complexities and diverse identities.
Last February, the Government committed €1.25 million to fund local events to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Flight of the Earls.
Events taking place all year include clan gatherings, lectures, exhibitions, festivals and community projects.
An Post also issued two stamps featuring illustrations of O'Neill and the Earl of Tyrconnell, Rory O'Donnell, as they sailed out of Rathmullan, Co Donegal.