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1C u l t u r e I r e l a n d Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme

2Mise ireMise ire:Sine m n an Chailleach Bharra.

Mr mo ghlir:M a rug C Chulainn crga.

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

Great my glory:I that bore Cuchulainn the valiant.

Mise ire, 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.

1A 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 Irelands future.

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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 Irelands 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.

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 Pearses poems, Mise ire. I am Ireland speaks of a contemporary Ireland, of young and established artists, influenced by Irelands geographic position, history and cultural journey over the past one hundred years.

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

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 Irelands cultural connections and share many special and diverse events with audiences around the world.

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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Loco and Reckless Productionsthe man In the Womans shoesirish arts center, new yorkjanuary

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Solas nuaIrIsh Book dayAn expanded version of the annual event for 2016 drawing inspiration from the Proclamation featuring readings by Irish writers and free distribution of books washington dcmarch

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Macnas performs at special 2016 Irish Celebration as part of the South by Southwest Festivalaustin, texasmarch

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsIreland 100: C eleBratIng a C enturyoF IrIsh arts & Culturewashington, dcmay juneThis special three-week season is being supported by The Embassy of Ireland in Washington DC

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Theatre Lovettthe g Irl Who Fo rgot to sIng Badly

by Finegan Kruckemeyerwallis annenberg center for the performing arts, beverly hills, californiaapril/may


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by Eimear McBride adapted & directed by Annie Ryanbaryshnikov arts center, new yorkpresented in association with irish arts centerapril

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Cuala Group in partnership with new York Irish Center In Queens the FIFth ProvInC e FestIvalvarious cultural institutions and community centers across new york cityapril may

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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 Risingirish arts center new yorkthroughout 2016 also in paris, london and brussels

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Richard Kearney and Sheila GallaghertWInsome mInds : retellIng 1916

A multimedia performance in words and musictouring internationally throughout 2016

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A touring season of performances of Becketts prose from the companys repertoire.arts emerson boston october and throughout 2016

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Alison McKennasalon Ire 100the new york library for the performing arts and various venues across new york citymay

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Pan Pan TheatreamerIC anItIs Presentsthe seag ull and other BIrdsabrons arts center, new york & san francisco international arts festivalmay june

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Create(re)PuBlIC An exhibition reflecting the complexity of 21st century Ireland and the dynamic arena of collaborative arts.hyde park art center, chicagomay july

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Mid-America Arts Alliancer PerFo rmIng as Part oF a season oF IrIsh exhIBItIons and events to mark Ireland 2016on tour throughout the us mid-westseptember october


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James L. HayessItes oF ProduCtIon.neW Wo rks ByJames l hayesuno-st. claude gallery, new orleansaugust september

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Druidthe Beauty Queen oF leenane by Martin McDonaghmark taper forum, los angelesnovember december

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Irish Museum of Modern ArtIsaBel nolan: the Weakened eye oF daymercer union, a centre for contemporary art, toronto contemporary art gallery, vancouverfebruary july

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A Dance Show (re)uniting Irish and Quebecois Traditionsquebecmay

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The Performance Corporation and Breda Cashethe dead a neW oPera Based on the short story By James JoyCemontreal, canadaalso in pittsburgh, usajune

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by Eimear McBride adapted for the stage and directed by Annie Ryanyoung vic theatre, london and on tour in great britainfebruary april

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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)drums and g uns

Celebrating the connection between Ireland, Great Britain and the United States, this exciting collaboration explores conflicts in different eras through music, poetry and songmilton court theatre, londonmarchthis event will also be performed in new york later in 2016

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WIg mo re hallConcerts and masterclasses to celebrate the contribution of Irish singers and musicians to the cultural life of Great Britain.wigmore hall, londonapril

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Serious in association with national Concert Hall, Dublinhome: a sPeC Ial Commemo ratIve ConC ertroyal festival hall, londonapril

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Irish Film London2016 Commemo ratIve IrIsh FIlm season londonat cinemas throughout londonmay june

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spike island, bristol and the hepworth, wakefieldmarch junethis exhibition will also tour to st. gallen, switzerland later in 2016.

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Ireland Literature ExchangetranslatIng 1916

Ireland Literature Exchange is providing special supports for the translation of 1916-related literature as part of Culture Irelands 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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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.

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Bo rd s C annn na hIreann/IrIsh FIlm BoardaFter 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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IFI InternatIonal 1916 2016

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 programmeEmbassy of Ireland, CanadaUppsala Universitet, SwedenIrish Film LondonOttawa Irish Film FestivalCine Gael MontrealIrish Film Festa RomeFifth Province Festival, new Yorknew York Irish Arts CenterIrish Film Week CubaIrish Film Festival Hong KongIrish Film Festival at the national Cinema, Argentina

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Happy Days: Enniskillen International Beckett FestivalCommenC eZ! BeC kett In ParIs

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.

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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.

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Culture Ireland acknowledges the support of Irelands 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 Ealaon and Bord Scannn na hireann/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, IrelandTelephone: +353 1 631 3905 / 3917Email: [email protected]

For Culture IrelandDirector Christine SiskProgramme Manager Ciarn Walsh

www.cultureireland.ie

Full programme details and updates on Culture Irelands Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme atwww.cultureireland.ie/iamireland

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Cover images: AiR ARTlifeCULTURE 2015

Graphic Design: Gareth Jones (gazjonesdesign)

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