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Young Gaeltacht vocalist brings Pearse poem to life

An acclaimed young vocalist from the Gaeltacht in Ráth Chairn, Co Meath will sing Pádraig Pearse's poem Mise Éire live at the 1916 Centenary concert being broadcast on RTÉ this Easter Monday and we have an exclusive preview video.

The Rising told from the British side airs tonight

Presented by former British Defence Secretary Michael Portillo, The Enemy Files tells the story of the Easter Rising from the point of view of those who suppressed it - British spies, soldiers, politicians and bureaucrats.

Brendan O'Carroll to tell Easter Rising story

Mrs Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll is to tell the story of the Easter Rising in what has been described as a "deeply personal film".

Emotional final episode of 1916 series airs tonight

In tonight's final episode of 1916, the three-part documentary series airing on RTÉ One, Dublin resident Margaret Morrissey talks about seeing her father being buried in a mass grave at Glasnevin Cemetery following the Easter Rising.

Liam Neeson's 1916 and other TV picks for today

1916 continues, narrated by Liam Neeson, while Champions League features the Roma v Real Madrid encounter.

Liam Neeson-narrated 1916 documentary starts tonight

TEN'S TV picks for Monday January 18

Ar Son na Poblachta recalls figures who were once prominent in Irish cultural life 100 years ago but have since been neglected by history. iZombie is a new forensics series featuring a morgue assistant with a taste for human brains.

RTÉ and BBC NI team up for United Ireland survey

As the centenary of the 1916 Rising approaches, RTÉ One’s Prime Time and BBC One Northern Ireland’s Nolan Live have teamed up for a special survey to determine whether people north and south of the border wish to see an united Ireland.

Ceol and culture feature in Comhaltas 1916 events

A new suite of music entitled Macalla 1916 will be premiered next year at the special State reception for 1916 relatives. It was among several events announced today as part of the Comhaltas Centenary Programme.

Ardal O'Hanlon to star in new 1916 farce

Ardal O'Hanlon will star as Padraig Pearse in Deathwish 16: The GPO, a new farce about the 1916 Rising which will premiere at the Kilkenny Cat Laugh comedy festival this weekend.

RTÉ to air service to remember children of 1916

An ecumenical service of remembrance and reclamation for the 40 children who were killed in the Easter Rising took place at St Patrick’s Parish Church in Ringsend in Dublin today and will air on RTÉ One television and RTÉ Radio 1 Extra this Sunday.