Songs and poems of the Rising
The televised production of 'The Rising’s Stage' on IRISH TV tonight (Sunday 24th April) next includes poignant readings, historic songs, poetry and music from top performers as they recreate the atmospheric suspense surrounding the events that inspired the 1916 Irish rebellion.
During the hour-long performance The Rising’s Stage looks back at the songs and poems inspired by the great rebellion from the events of 1798 to the resurgence of the Irish language, the fighting of Easter 1916 to the execution of the Irish leaders.
Performers at the televised event from Westport Town Hall include Brendan and Joanne Keegan, traditional singers Monica Brennan, Jackie Smalls and Charlie Keating, singer/songwriter Brian Duffy and the legendary Frank McCaffrey, with readings performed by Tony McCabe and Peter Carney.
IRISH TV April 24, 10.30pm on Sky channel 191, all Free to Air boxes, Freesat 400, Eircom’s eVision 191 and online at www.irishtv.ie