Episode 1

Tom Clark

Wed Sep 22 2010

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The story of shopkeeper, tobacconist and old Fenian Tom Clarke who many believe was the brains and driving force behind the 1916 Easter Rising.

Episode 2

James Connelly

Wed Sep 29 2010

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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.

Episode 3

Joseph Plunkett

Wed Oct 06 2010

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Joseph Mary Plunkett was born in 26 Upper Fitzwilliam in Dublin in 1887 to a very well to do family.

Episode 4

Thomas MacDonagh

Wed Oct 13 2010

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Episode 5

Seán Mac Diarmada

Wed Oct 20 2010

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Seán Mac Diarmada was born in Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim on February 28th 1883.

Episode 6

Éamonn Ceannt

Wed Oct 27 2010

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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.

Episode 7

Patrick Pearse

Wed Nov 03 2010

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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.