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The Bloody Irish! Songs of the 1916 Rising

Courtesy of Shane McCarthy
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WKAR
The cast of the new musical theater production based on the events of the 1916 Dublin Easter Rising.

Sat. Oct. 17 at 8pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Join a stellar cast in commemoration of the Dublin Easter Rising of 1916. Watch and call or GIVE NOW online for Special Offers

Join a stellar cast in commemoration of the Dublin Easter Rising of 1916. This compelling piece of musical theatre portrays the rebellion of Irish men and women against 300 years of British rule, fueled by songs expressing their desire for freedom.

Songs include "It's a Long Way to Tipperary," "Monto," "Mo Ghile Mear," "All Around My Hat," "The Minstrel Boy" and "The Foggy Dew."

Watch and call or GIVE NOW online for Special Offers 

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