1916 Seachtar na Cásca

Synopsis

Documentary on the 7 signatories of the 1916 Easter Proclamation.

First Air Date: 2010-09-22

Last Air Date: 2010-11-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 7

Created By: Dathaí Keane

Networks: TG4

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Ep. 1: Tom Clark (2010-09-22)

The story of shopkeeper, tobacconist and old Fenian Tom Clarke who many believe was the brains and driving force behind the 1916 Easter Rising.
Ep. 2: James Connelly (2010-09-29)

James Connolly was born to Irish parents in the slums of Edinburgh and joined the British Army by lying about his age when he was just 15.
Ep. 3: Joseph Plunkett (2010-10-06)

Joseph Mary Plunkett was born in 26 Upper Fitzwilliam in Dublin in 1887 to a very well to do family.
Ep. 4: Thomas MacDonagh (2010-10-13)

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Ep. 5: Seán Mac Diarmada (2010-10-20)

Seán Mac Diarmada was born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim on February 28th 1883.
Ep. 6: Éamonn Ceannt (2010-10-27)

Éamonn Ceannt was born Edward Thomas Kent in Ballymoe County Galway on September 21st 1881. His father was a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary and when he retired in 1882 he moved the whole family to Dublin where young Edward grew up.
Ep. 7: Patrick Pearse (2010-11-03)

Patrick Henry Pearse was born in 27 Great Brunswick Street (Now Pearse Street) on November 10th 1879. He was a poet, teacher, barrister and writer, but to many he is seen as the embodiment of the 1916 Rising.