Other Programme of Events Booklets that form part of my collection
USA Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme
The USA Centenary Programme was launched on Thursday 7th January 2016 in the Irish Consulate in New York. On hand to mark the occasion was Minister of Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan, Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson, New York Senator Chuck Schumer, Author Colum McCann, Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns, Chair of Culture Ireland Mary McCarthy, Singer Maxine Linehan and Actor Liam Neeson.
Liverpool Commemorative Programme of Events Booklet
The Liverpool Centenary Programme of Events was launched on Friday 26th February 2016 by the Liverpool Easter 1916 Commemoration Committee. The men on the front of the programme are the four King brothers from Liverpool, Patrick [top left], John [top right], George [bottom left] and Edward [bottom right]. Patrick, John and George fought during the Easter Rising while Edward fought in the War of Independence. The programme comprises twelve illustrated glossy pages with information on the various events organised in Liverpool to celebrate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Newry Commemorative Programme of Events Booklet
The Newry Commemorative Events Programme was produced by the Newry 1916 Commemoration Committee. The programme comprises eight illustrated glossy pages with information on the various events organised in Newry to celebrate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
South Armagh Commemorative Programme of Events Booklet
The South Armagh Centenary Programme of Events was launched on Tuesday 26th January 2016 in the Ti Chulainn Centre, Mullaghbane by the South Armagh 1916 Commemorative Committee. The programme comprises twelve illustrated glossy pages with information on the various events organised in South Armagh to celebrate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Derry Commemorative Programme of Events Booklet
Derry’s Centenary Programme of Events was launched on Wednesday 20th January 2016 by Sinn Féin in the Guildhall, Derry in honour of Derry Volunteer Dan McGandy on the 87th anniversary of his death in action during the War of Independence on 20th January 1919. Prior to the launch, actors in period military dress paraded outside the Guildhall. The programme comprises eight illustrated glossy pages with information on the various events organised in Derry to celebrate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Derry Event-Dawning of the Day
This 4-page leaflet is for a re-enactment of the 1916 Easter Rising held on 12th May 2016 in the Guildhall Square in Derry. A cast of over 100 performers wearing original period costumes and backed by selected music recreated the military trials and executions of the leaders on stage.
Sinn Féin National Launch of their 1916 Commemorative Events
Sinn Féin Poster for their 2016 Commemorative Events
Belfast Commemorative Programme of Events Booklet
The Belfast Centenary Programme of Events was launched on Monday 26th October 2015 by Sinn Féin at the Belfast City Hall. The programme comprises eight illustrated glossy pages with information on the various events organised in Belfast to celebrate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Also includes a Copy of the Proclamation.
Belfast Commemorative Programme-Commemorating the Women
This Centenary Programme of Events produced by Sinn Féin commemorates Irish Republican Women involved in the 1916 Easter Rising. The programme comprises four illustrated glossy pages of the various Women’s Events organised in Belfast and a Copy of the 1916 Proclamation.
2016 at the National Library of Ireland
2016 at the National Library of Ireland was launched on Monday 7th December 2015 by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys. It lists the events and activities in the National Library of Ireland to mark the Centenary Commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Lectures at the National Library of Ireland January-April 2016
Lectures at the National Library of Ireland May-August 2016
National Concert Hall-Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme
The National Concert Hall 2016 Centenary Programme of Events entitled “Imaging Home” was launched on Thursday 19th November 2015 by Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State, Aodhán Ó’Riordáin. They were joined by the National Gallery CEO, Simon Taylor and Chairman Gerry Kearney. Inspired by the 1916 Proclamation, “Imaging Home” is a series of seven concerts to take place from Monday 28th March to Sunday 3rd April that speak of Ireland’s cultural journey over the last 100 years, its place in the world today and its shared future.
Culture Ireland Centenary Programme-I am Ireland
The Culture Ireland Centenary Programme of Events entitled “I am Ireland” was launched on Saturday 3rd October 2015 by Minister of State, Aodhán Ó’Riordáin at Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre. This international programme reflects on Ireland’s cultural journey over the last 100 years.
National Gallery of Ireland-1916 through the National Collection
This Centenary Programme from the National Gallery of Ireland “1916 Through the National Collection” brings together drawings, prints and paintings along with sculpture and descriptive texts from the National Collection depicting key figures, iconic scenes and vivid accounts from the time. Information on both artist and work is provided so that each artefact may be considered in its own right in relation to 1916.
Comóradh Na Gaeilge Centenary Programme
Programme of Events Booklet from Comóradh Na Gaeilge/The Gaelic League to commemorate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Comóradh Na Gaeilge is a democratic forum of the Irish-speaking community. Members of Comóradh Na Gaeilge which was founded in 1893 by Eoin McNeil and Douglas Hyde played a key role in the Easter Rising.
The Arts Council-Art 2016/Issue No.1
The Arts Council-Art 2016/Issue No. 2
Issue 2 provides additional information on projects and events happing between May and August 2016.
The Arts Council-Art 2016/Issue No.3
The third and final Issue of Art 2016 from the Arts Council. It provides updates and additional information on events happening between September and December 2016.
2016 At the Abbey-Waking the Nation
The Abbey Theatre Programme “Waking the Nation” to celebrate the 1916 Easter Rising Centenary was launched on Wednesday 28th October 2015 by the Director of the Abbey Theatre Fiach Mac Conghail. He was joined on stage by Tánaiste Joan Burton, Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State, Aodhán Ó’Riordáin. It lists the various productions with a 1916 theme that are to be staged in the Abbey Theatre during the Centenary Year.
Irish Film Institute-Sing Street
This booklet from the Irish Film Institute includes “Appraising the Rising” which lists the range of films to be shown at the Institute in Temple Bar, throughout Ireland and internationally which reflect the evolution of Ireland as an Independent State since 1916. On Easter Sunday, there will be a cine-concert featuring a programme of newsreels documenting events preceding and following the uprising in Dublin in 1916.
National Museums Northern Ireland-Remembering 1916
This booklet lists events and exhibitions held in the National Museums of Northern Ireland relevant to the 1916 Easter Rising.
A further selection of my Irish Collectables and Memorabilia which is a work in progress can be viewed here
Remembering The 1916 Rising 