Van Morrison, Mary Robinson, Tolü Makay, and Ivana Bacik are all taking part in the special programme.
TG4 will celebrate the 80th birthday of President Michael D. Higgins with a one-hour programme celebration of his life and of his time as president of Ireland.
The programme will feature an impressive line-up of Ireland’s finest poets, singers, musicians, thinkers, playwrights, and dancers.
Announced to be taking part in the programme are:
- Van Morrison
- Tolü Makay
- Iarla Ó Lionáird
- Steve Cooney
- Frankie Gavin
- Mairtín O’Connor
- Laoise Kelly
- Sibéal Ní Chasaide
- Séamus Ó Flatharta
- Emma Corbett
- Sibéal Davitt
- Paddy Keenan
- Thomas McCarthy
- Mary Robinson
- Alan Esslemont
- Garry Hynes
- Darach Mac Con Iomaire
- Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh
- Ivana Bacik
The programme will air on TG4 on Sunday, April 18 at 9.30pm, and will also be available to watch worldwide via tg4.ie.
