RTÉ has announced a range of new programmes to remember the Irish Civil War as part of a continued focus on modern history.
Between April and June, the broadcaster is marking significant moments in Irish history as part of the Decade of Centenaries.
The Irish Civil War was a conflict between Irish nationalists who were divided over whether to accept the Anglo-Irish treaty, lasting between June 1922 and May 1923.
The coverage is to include new interviews with family members of those involved in the Civil War, a documentary examining the role of the GAA and former Conservative MP Michael Portillo examining the period through British State Papers.
RTÉ’s Europe Editor Tony Connelly will also explore the life of his grandfather, Michael Connolly, who served in both the Royal Irish Constabulary and Royal Ulster Constabulary.
On Wednesday, April 5, the coverage will open with Nationwide presenting a special programme on the killing of the IRA leader Liam Lynch in the final days of the Civil War.
Easter Sunday will carry live coverage of the annual State Commemoration of the 1916 Rising.
RTÉ’s Radio 1’s Morning Ireland will host a live programme from Tipperary on Monday April 10, marking exactly 100 years since Liam Lynch’s killing.
On April 26, a two-part documentary series, The Silent Civil War, will begin on RTÉ One, which follows attempts to gather memories passed on to families.
This includes the unexpected discovery of audio recordings of men and women at the centre of the revolutionary period, that have remained buried in an attic in the United States for fifty years.
In addition, a catalogue of history-based dramas and documentaries will be available on RTÉ Player, including The Irish Civil War (featuring Brendan Gleeson).
Jim Jennings, director of content at RTÉ, said: “For the last decade, RTÉ has delivered a full and varied slate of content to commemorate key moments in the history of our country.
"Working with a number of different partners, we are proud to now launch a further chapter in the telling of the complicated story of modern Ireland from numerous perspectives.”
