Easter Rising 1916 100 years on

On the 100 year Anniversary of the 1916 Rising, join us for two 1916 specials this Sunday April 24th.  “Paths to Freedom” will be replace “Soft Rock Classics” at 1:30pm.”Paths to Freedom” a documentary was made with local recordings taken at an event held to explore the history of the Easter Rising from both a national and local perspective. The event was held as part of the Westmeath County Council’s 1916-2016 programme of events

” Characters of the Rising – Pearse to Clarke” will air in place of Connect and the Faith programmes from 2:30 – 3:30pm. Jason Gill brings us facts from 100 years ago, not to be missed this Sunday on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm