Armada 1588 : Shipwreck & Survival a film about the story of a Spanish Armada Captain shipwrecked in Sligo in 1588.
This docudrama delves into the dramatic and harrowing tale of the Spanish Armada in 1588, when dozens of ships were wrecked along the Irish coast after a failed invasion of England.
Focusing on the survival stories of the Spanish sailors who washed ashore, this film explores the hostile reception they faced, the desperate attempts at survival, and the lasting impact of the wreck on Ireland's history and culture. Armada 1588 brings to life the human side of a catastrophic military failure and the resilience required to endure the aftermath.