The first part of a documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Brian Connell presents the story of Ireland from the famine, through the War of Independence and Civil War, up to present times.

The documentary examines the political ideologies of Nationalism and Unionism Ireland and features interviews with several men who participated in the Easter Rising recalling their experiences.  

Director: Jeremy Murray-Brown
Narrated by: Brian Connell
Producer: Jeremy Murray-Brown
Written by: Brian Connell
Camera: Charles Stewart
Editor: Nicholas Hale, David G. Wilson
Sound: Derrick Leather 

Particpants: Dr. G.G. Lyttle, Denis Ireland, Professor Liam O'Briain, Cathal O'Seanain, Riobard Langford, the Go-Luckie Three and the Dubliners.