A unique digital repository of personal papers and photographs telling the story of the momentous events of 1916 forms part of the State programme to commemorate 1916, was unveiled at a special event presented by Dr John Bowman in the National Library’s iconic premises on Kildare Street.

The Abbey Theatre is to present Waking the Nation as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, Fiach Mac Conghail, Director of the Abbey Theatre and Ministers Aodhan O'Riordáin and Heather Humphreys announced today.