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Mise Éire Mise Éire: Sine mé ná an Chailleach Bhéarra.

Mór mo ghlóir: Mé a rug Cú Chulainn cróga.

I am Ireland I am Ireland: I am older than the Old Woman of Beare.

Great my glory: I that bore Cuchulainn the valiant.

Mise Éire, meaning I Am Ireland, is an Irish language poem by P.H. Pearse, poet, teacher, a central figure in the 1916 Easter Rising and one of the authors and signatories of the Proclamation.

In the poem, the first two verses of which are presented here, Pearse personifies Ireland as an old woman.

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A full programme of events is available at: www.cultureireland.ie/iamireland www.ireland.ie/#ireland2016 #iamireland

The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, led by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, T.D., is a year-long programme of activity to commemorate the events of the 1916 Rising, to reflect on our achievements over the last 100 years and to look towards Ireland’s future.

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I r e l a n d 2 016 C e n t e n a ry P r o g r a m m e The aim of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, which was launched on 31st March 2015, is to have a rich diversity of programmes and events which will run throughout 2016, to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising.

The programme is an inclusive invitation to everyone on the island of Ireland and to the global community, to shape and engage in a diverse range of historical, cultural and artistic activities, designed to facilitate reflection, commemoration, celebration, debate and analysis and an active imagining of our future.

The programme is divided into seven strands: State Ceremonial, Historical Reflection, An Teanga Bheo, Youth and Imagination, Cultural Expression, Community Participation, Global and Diaspora.

The strands will be measured and reflective, informed by a full acknowledgement of the complexity of historical events and their legacy, the multiple readings of history, and the multiple identities and traditions which are part of the Irish historical experience.

The Culture Ireland International Culture Programme for 2016 forms part of the Global and Diaspora strand. The Global and Diaspora programme is an invitation to the global Irish family and friends of Ireland, from all over the world, to join us in remembering, reflecting and re-imagining Ireland’s future.

For full details of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, please visit: www.ireland.ie/#ireland2016

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On 24th April 1916 at the General Post Office in Dublin, P.H. Pearse, one of the key figures in the 1916 Easter Rising, read the Proclamation setting out the vision for an Irish Republic. This was the moment when Irish nationalism joined forces with a revolutionary, cultural and language movement on a journey towards self-determination. Pearse, a poet and a writer is representative of the pivotal role artists played in 1916 and over the past centenary in the shaping of Irish society.

key territories – United States, Great Britain, Canada and Australia – with which Ireland has strong ties. In many of these places Irish culture has thrived through the commitment of Irish emigrants to maintaining and enriching our traditions. Irish arts continue to evolve, inspired by the legacy of the past, created by the imagining of our future. The interest in Irish artistic excellence continues to grow internationally. 2016 offers the opportunity to build on Ireland’s cultural connections and share many special and diverse events with audiences around the world.

It is for our artists and their talents that Ireland is known globally.

Ireland has been home to many creative geniuses whose work is known worldwide and for 2016 the Irish Government is committed to a special programme to share globally the treasures created by our artists. Culture Ireland has planned the 2016 international programme, I am Ireland, inspired by the opening line of one of Pearse’s poems, Mise Éire. I am Ireland speaks of a contemporary Ireland, of young and established artists, influenced by Ireland’s geographic position, history and cultural journey over the past one hundred years.

The Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme will be a highlight of a decade of commemorations, a platform for Ireland to reflect, engage and commemorate this significant period of history which shaped our nation and our future. We in Ireland wish to encourage global participation in our celebrations.

We invite you to join with us and our artists to mark this historic occasion through the arts and the inspiring programme I am Ireland.

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Throughout 2016, Irish artists will present in international festivals and venues with a special focus in

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Landmark Productions/Wide Open Opera The L ast H ote l A new opera by Donnacha Dennehy & Enda Walsh st. ann’s warehouse, brooklyn, new york presented by st. ann’s warehouse with prototype and irish arts center january 5

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Loco and Reckless Productions The Man i n the Wo man ’s S h o es irish arts center, new york january

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C ami lle O ’ S ullivan – ENC ORE irish arts center, new york february

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John Scott Dance LEAR new york live arts march

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Solas Nua 10 th An n ive rs a ry C a pita l Irish Fi lm Festiva l e street cinema, washington dc march

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Solas Nua Irish Bo o k Day An expanded version of the annual event for 2016 drawing inspiration from the Proclamation featuring readings by Irish writers and free distribution of books washington dc march

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ARTlifeCULTURE AiR an Atm os p h eric I rish Recita l the david rubenstein atrium at lincoln center new york march

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MAC NAS AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST Macnas performs at special 2016 Irish Celebration as part of the South by Southwest Festival austin, texas march 9

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Theatre Royal Productions in association with Geva Theatre Rochester A Moo n fo r the Misb eg ot te n

by Eugene O’Neill geva theatre rochester march – april

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Ceol Productions Téada – re Awaken i n g on tour in the united states march - april

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Caoimhghin Ó Fraithile SOUTH OF HY- BRA ZI L An outdoor art installation boston june – september

‘Fifteen Degrees South’ (detail), Niigata City Soil and Water Triennial, Japan, 2009

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ﾃ（ne Phillips P erfo rmanc e A rt i n Irel an d : A Histo ry on tour in the united states april

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Arcane Collective Retu rn to Abs e n c e new york live arts presented in association with irish arts center april

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Irish Arts Center/Meath County Council 2016 Commission Wild S ky

by Deirdre Kinahan irish arts center new york april 1 3

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts IRELAND 100: C eleb rati n g a C entu ry of I ris h A rts & C u ltu re washington, dc may – june

This special three-week season is being supported

by The Embassy of Ireland in Washington DC

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The Corn Exchange Theatre Company in Association with Cusack Projects Ltd A Gi rl is a H alf- fo rm ed Th i n g

by Eimear McBride adapted & directed by Annie Ryan

Design by Tommy Weir from sheet music for Hoist the Flag by Angela Ryan (Dublin, 1916)

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Cuala Group in partnership with New York Irish Center In Queens THE FIF TH PROVI NC E FESTIVAL various cultural institutions and community centers across new york city april – may

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Theatre Lovett The Girl Who Fo rg ot to Si ng Bad ly

by Finegan Kruckemeyer wallis annenberg center for the performing arts, beverly hills, california april/may

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baryshnikov arts center, new york presented in association with irish arts center april

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Richard Kearney and Sheila Gallagher Twins o m e Min ds : Retelli n g 1916 A multimedia performance in words and music touring internationally throughout 2016

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Gare St. Lazare Ireland Bec ket t S e as o n 2016 A touring season of performances of Beckett’s prose from the company’s repertoire. arts emerson boston october and throughout 2016

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Andrew D u g g an Proc l amati on

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An exhibition of new lens-based works from Irish artists, from various disciplines, engaging with the contextuality of the centenary of the 1916 Rising irish arts center new york throughout 2016 also in paris, london and brussels 1 6

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Alison McKenna S a lo n Éire 10 0 the new york library for the performing arts and various venues across new york city may

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Pan Pan Theatre AMERI C AN ITIS P RESENTS The S e ag u ll and Othe r Bi rds abrons arts center, new york & san francisco international arts festival may – june

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Create ( Re) Pu b lic An exhibition reflecting the complexity of 21st century Ireland and the dynamic arena of collaborative arts. hyde park art center, chicago may – july 1 7

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WE BANJ O 3 on tour in the united states march – april

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uno-st. claude gallery, new orleans august – september

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Mid-America Arts Alliance RÉ P ERFORM I NG AS Part o f a season of I ris h exh ibiti on s an d events to mark Irel and 2016 on tour throughout the us mid-west september – october

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‘Runners & Risers -Part 1’ James L Hayes

James L. Hayes ‘Sites o f p rod u cti o n … .’

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Abbey Theatre The P lo ug h an d th e Sta rs

by Seán O’Casey on tour in the united states september – november {the abbey will be embarking on additional international touring throughout 2016.} in association with cusack projects ltd.

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Irish Museum of Modern Art Isa b e l N o l an: Th e Weake n e d Eye o f Day mercer union, a centre for contemporary art, toronto contemporary art gallery, vancouver february – july

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The Dock and Zogma Danse Sokalo – Atl antic Rhy th ms A Dance Show (re)uniting Irish and Quebecois Traditions quebec may

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Association of Irish Choirs Irish Youth Chamber Choir and Toronto Youth Choir celebrate Bloomsday trinity st. paul’s united church, toronto june

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The Performance Corporation and Breda Cashe The Dead – A new opera based on the short story

by James Joyce montreal, canada also in pittsburgh, usa june

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The Performance Corporation and Boca Del Lupo Expe d iti on magnetic north festival, white horse, yukon june

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The Corn Exchange Theatre Company in association with Cusack Projects Ltd. A Gi rl is a H alf- fo rm ed Th i n g

by Eimear McBride adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Ryan young vic theatre, london and on tour in great britain february – april

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Flat Time House Reve rs e ! P u g i n A group exhibition curated by Sean Lynch flat time house gallery, london february – march

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Royal Irish Academy of Music in association with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London) and The Juilliard School (New York) D ru ms an d G u ns Celebrating the connection between Ireland, Great Britain and the United States, this exciting collaboration explores conflicts in different eras through music, poetry and song milton court theatre, london march this event will also be performed in new york later in 2016 2 6

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Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Mac a lla 1916 C entenary Co n c e rt barbican centre, london march

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Wig m o re H all Concerts and masterclasses to celebrate the contribution of Irish singers and musicians to the cultural life of Great Britain. wigmore hall, london april PHOTO: Benjamin Ealovega

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Serious in association with National Concert Hall, Dublin Home : A s p ecial comm e m o rative c o n c ert royal festival hall, london april this event is also supported by the embassy of ireland in london

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Irish Museum of Modern Art G rac e We i r ‘ 3, different n i g hts rec u rrin g’ spike island, bristol and the hepworth, wakefield march – june this exhibition will also tour to st. gallen, switzerland later in 2016.

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TYA Ireland On the E d g e 2016 A special season of Theatre for Young Audiences as part of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People. birmingham july

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The Bluecoat The Ti m e D omai n – D en n is McN u lty As part of the 2016 Liverpool Biennial. the bluecoat, liverpool july – october

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Daphne Wright: Kitchen Table Detail 2, 2014

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Arnolfini Dap hne Wri g ht: Em oti o nal Arc haeology Curated by Josephine Lanyon arnolfini, bristol

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Mus ic Entitlement by Sandra Johnston, 2014.

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Ex i le: A Sto ry o f the Austra lian - I ris h in m usic an d po etry playhouse theater, melbourne february

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Science Gallery Dublin Bloo d – N ot fo r the Fai nt-H e arted university of melbourne june – september

Duncan Campbell. Bernadette. 2008, UK, SD video, B&W/colour, sound, 38min.

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Roscommon Arts Centre Ra d ic al Actio n s A group exhibition by Sarah Browne, Duncan Campbell, Jesse Jones, Gareth Kennedy & Seamus Nolan melbourne august – september 3 9

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Fishamble – The New Play Company Und e rne ath by Pat Ki n evan e as part o f foc us o n I rish wo rk adelaide fringe festival march 4 0

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SPECIAL INITIATIVES WORLDWIDE Lite rature

(l-r) Anne Enright (cred. Dominic Walsh), Colm Toibín (cred. Steve Pyke), Paul Muldoon (cred. Beowolf Sheahan)

Irish W rite rs Ab roa d Throughout 2016, Irish writers will travel throughout the world to attend festivals and events to the mark the 2016 Centenary. From Paul Muldoon at the Sydney Writers’ Festival to John Boyne at the Auckland Writers’ Festival in New Zealand, the programme will allow international audiences to engage through readings and public interviews with many of our most famous authors during this historic year. this programme is being managed by poetry ireland.

Clockwise from Top Left: Siobhán Parkinson, Sebastian Barry (cred. Richard Gilligan), Gerard Whelan, James Stephens, Lia Mills, Roddy Doyle (cred. Mark Nixon)

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Ireland Literature Exchange Tran slati n g 1916 Ireland Literature Exchange is providing special supports for the translation of 1916-related literature as part of Culture Ireland’s International Culture Programme.

A limited number of translation grants are being offered to publishers in Brazil, China, India and Latin America to publish translations of key works related to the Easter Rising. This programme is intended to inform readers about this important historical period and to cultivate a broader interest in Ireland and its history and culture in those territories.

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Bo rd Sc annán na h Éirean n / Irish Fi lm Board AFTER ’16 The Irish Film Board commissioned a once-off initiative to fund a number of short films commemorating, celebrating and ruminating on 1916 and how the events of Easter Monday and beyond forged the landscape of the following century. Filmmakers were invited to give their response to 1916 and the hundred years since. The nine selected films are a mixture of live action, animation and documentary. these short films will be shown internationally throughout 2016.

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Ryan’s Daughter (1970, David Lean)

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Happy Days: Enniskillen International Beckett Festival Comm e nc ez !

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IFI I NTERNATI ONAL 1916 – 2016

Sixteen Irish artists or artistic groups will form the core of the first ever annual festival in France celebrating Irish Nobel Laureate Samuel Beckett. a co-presentation with the centre culturel irlandais.

Irish Film Institute International will curate a series of historical and contemporary film programmes for 2016. Programmes will include cine-concerts, feature film programmes and programmes of live action and animated shorts.

International Partners include:

Washington – Kennedy Center film programme Embassy of Ireland, Canada Uppsala Universitet, Sweden Irish Film London Ottawa Irish Film Festival Cine Gael Montreal Irish Film Festa Rome Fifth Province Festival, New York New York Irish Arts Center Irish Film Week Cuba Irish Film Festival Hong Kong Irish Film Festival at the National Cinema, Argentina

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Culture Ireland, a division of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, creates and supports opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present their work at international festivals, venues, showcases and arts markets.

AC KNOWLEDGEMENTS Culture Ireland acknowledges the support of Ireland’s Embassy Network in the delivery and local promotion of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme.

Many of the individual projects in this programme have received support from The Arts Council of Ireland/An Comhairle Ealaíon and Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board Culture Ireland is grateful to all the artists, international presenters and local partners who are participating in this special programme.

Culture Ireland, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 TD30, Ireland Telephone: +353 1 631 3905 / 3917 Email: info@cultureireland.gov.ie For Culture Ireland Director – Christine Sisk Programme Manager – Ciarán Walsh www.cultureireland.ie Full programme details and updates on Culture Ireland’s Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme at www.cultureireland.ie/iamireland

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Cover images: AiR ŠARTlifeCULTURE 2015 Graphic Design: Gareth Jones (gazjonesdesign)

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