Miriam O’Callaghan has joined a host of RTE stars and stepped back in time for an Easter Rising event.
The TV presenter was joined by fellow host Keelin Shanley as they posed in period costumes to mark the special occassion.
This Easter Monday, as RTÉ explores the events that led to the Easter Rising.
Elegant: Miriam dressed up with David McCullagh  | RAY MCMANUS
The public will be able to dscover life in Ireland as it was 100 years ago, as O’Connell Street, Dublin, comes alive with stage and street performances, vintage exhibitions, family-friendly talks, tours and broadcasts.
RTÉ Road to the Rising has been created in partnership with An Post, Dublin City Council and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht as well as collaboration and support from Century Ireland, the Abbey Theatre, the National Library, Transport for Ireland and the local business sector.
Also celebrating the launch was 2FM host Rick O’Shea, and posed proudly in his period costume.
Suit up: Rick looked sharp | RAY MCMANUS
“RTÉ Road to the Rising stands as testimony to our commitment to marking and celebrating the key events of the Decade of Commemorations,” Noel Curran, Director General of RTE said.
“This will be a highly engaging re-imagining of this period in history and will help set the stage for many important conversations about our national identity and cultural roots.”
