Reeling in the Years S5 E9 - 2008

Reeling in the Years

Reeling in the Years S5 E9 - 2008
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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 - FascinationSam Sparro - Black And GoldKaty Perry - Hot N ColdDustin The Turkey - Irelande Douze PointeColdplay - Viva La Vida The Script - BreakevenIglu & Hartley - In This CityRepublic of Loose feat. Isabella Reyes-Feeney - The Steady SongJordin Sparks - No AirGlen Hansard & Markéta Irglová - Falling SlowlyMundy & Sharon Shannon - Galway GirlElbow - One Day Like This