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This evening we come to you from Grangegorman which is located 1 mile from O'Connell Street in North central Dublin city. We've come here to see the beginnings of a new community which has sprung up around the old psychiatric hospital which in recent times has been transformed into the new campus for the Dublin Institute of Technology. The work which has been ongoing for the last number of years has brought a whole new lease of life to this part of Dublin city. We explore this new and modern city campus to see the impressive developments.

A vivid imagination has made magic happen at the Irish Fairy Door Company. Since the company set up in Ireland over two years ago, they have found human homes for more than 250,000 fairies worldwide and counting. Behind the novel concept of these customised fairy doors are childhood friends from Clondalkin in Dublin and their husbands. They are now on a mission to reignite the imaginations of children across the world

Get the track suit on as we meet the people for whom fitness is a way of life, and we meet some Dublin office workers who are determined to get fit in 2016.

Special edition focusing on science, inventions and education, including the Young Scientist Exhibition and the International James Dyson Awards.

A special edition focusing on aspects of the fishing industry, including an analysis of changes to the EU common fisheries policy.

Nationwide visits Inis Mór where we meet presenter Mary Kennedy's sister, Deirdre, and three other Islanders who give us an insight into island life.

The programme continues its journey around the Aran Islands, this time visiting Inis Meáin and taking a tour of the island with local Maírín Uí Chongaile.

Mary Kennedy learns the tradition of dry stone wall building on Inis Oirr and islander Patrick McGurn discusses plans to preserve local farming methods.

PROGRAMME FROM COUNTY WATERFORD On Nationwide this evening, we visit Mahon Falls, an area of outstanding beauty in Co. Waterford, beneath the slopes of the Comeragh Mountains. This spectacular 80 metre waterfall is a great draw for visitors to the area and it’s a great place to start our tour of this part of mid County Waterford. We meet the locals including those who are promoting the area for tourism and we drop in on Lord Waterford at his home in the Curraghmore Estate, in the village of Portlaw. Plus we see the efforts that are being made to highlight the heritage of this one thriving industrial town. COMERAGHS WILD FESTIVAL/REPORT HELEN MCINERNEY Ardmore Adventures in County Waterford will take you hiking through the Comeragh Mountains and bring you abseiling down the spectacular Mahon Falls. Reporter Helen McInerney witnessed some brave souls, with a determination to conquer their fear of heights, take on the challenge.

MUSIC AND DANCE PROGRAMME This evening we have dancing and singing on the menu as we meet one of the country’s finest dancers to find out his plans for the future and we visit the Dublin home of legendary singer Mary Black to talk about family, ageing and her love of music. MARY BLACK/REPORT MARY KENNEDY Mary Black has been a star on the Irish music scene for more than thirty years now. She’s well known and well loved in Ireland and abroad. Mary published her autobiography in 2014, turned 60 last year, is currently touring Ireland and in March she’s off to Australia. Recently Mary Kennedy went along to meet up with Mary at her home in Dublin to catch up with her. BREANDÁN DE GALLAÍ/REPORT ANNE CASSIN We meet one of Ireland’s most celebrated dancers and choreographers. He was frontman with Riverdance for 7 years and he has also established a career as a Television Presenter and actor. But dance is his first love and when Anne Cassin caught up with Breandán De Gallaí in Dublin he was in the throes of preparing for his current show, Linger.

PROGRAMME ON THE GAA This evening we focus on the growth and popularity of our Gaelic Games, not just here in Ireland but in particular in other parts of the world. The organisation has been in existence for 132 years and over that time the GAA has grown from humble beginnings way back in 1884 to what it is today, an organisation which has clubs all over Ireland and now in many parts of the world where Irish communities have established. We travel to Austin Texas to meet one such community & we hear about the RTE GAAGO App which is only in existence a few years but already GAA matches are being viewed in 180 countries. TEXAS/REPORT MARTY MORRISSEY Marty Morrissey recently got to experience the significance of the GAA for the Irish community of Austin Texas. He travelled with the GAA GPA All Stars Hurling Teams to the Lone Star State and the trip turned out to be much more than an exhibition of Hurling for the local Texans but a great sense of occasion and pride for the Irish who now call Austin their home.

Neil Hoey represents Ireland at top level sport and reporter Mary Fanning travelled to North Dublin to meet the extraordinary teenager who wants to push his limits a step further.

The programme visits the RDS for Showcase 2016, Ireland's International Creative Expo, which is celebrating its 40th year as one of Ireland's largest trade shows.

The Art O'Neill Challenge, a 53km journey from Dublin Castle to Glenmalure, Co Wicklow to mark the daring escape from Dublin Castle by Red Hugh O'Donnell and Art O'Neill in 1592.

Nationwide revisits all things vintage include prams, vinyl and barge sailing.

Nationwide features an invention to deal with potholes, an award winning piece of technology developed by two Donegal brothers and Keoghs Potatoes and Crisps.

Nationwide head out on the Art O'Neill Challenge, a 53km journey from Dublin Castle to Glenmalure, Co Wicklow. Also one Waterford man tells Helen McInerney about the polar marathon.

Sweet success, the stories behind Dan Kelly's Cider & The Be Sweet Company.

Reporters meet three people who have a passion for their interests, including the owner of Tullynally Estate in Co. Westmeath, who is well known for his writing on trees.

Reports on overcoming personal adversity, including a young Longford rugby player, paralysed after a serious neck injury in the game, who has turned his life around.

Today's episode looks at taking a break in our lovely countryside including Airbnbs that are available to rent and a spectacular outdoor room in Fermannagh.

Reporter Valerie Waters meets street artists in Dublin, while Colm Flynn looks at the city's free open air art exhibition. Plus, Valerie looks at siblings' collaborative artwork.

On Nationwide we remember one of Cork's forgotten 18th century Artists.

News stories from around the country.

The programme explores the history of the North Mayo region on the Wild Atlantic Way, as it grows in popularity for the national and international tourist.

Nationwide meets Irish business success stories with Dublin Electric bikes, Cavan Eggs and Kerry leather goods, also the couple who design and create luxurious handbags.

Nationwide visit the National Museum at Collins Barracks and see some of the fascinating objects, which have for the last 428 years, lain on the seabed off the Sligo coast.

Reporter Colm Flynn meets an inspiring young man who has Cerebral Palsy, who is studying for his Leaving Cert in Blackwater Community Secondary School.

Nationwide meets a master craftsman at the Forge in Baldwinstown, Wexford and there's a visit to East Galway to see & hear about the Clonbrock Estate.

Nationwide speaks to one of Ireland's top emerging designers Giovanna Borza, as well as meeting Galway milliner Caithriona King, who is preparing for this years Irish Fashion Innovation Awards.

Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh meets and assists some of the magicians on the streets of Dublin, while artist and performer Des Dillon talks about his work.

On the show, a West Cork Postman with a flair for painting beautiful scenery, and we meet a Cystic Fibrosis sufferer in Laois who splits his time between the gym and his workshop painting pop-art.

The One Thousand, One hundred member Choir sing for Ireland 2016.

Nationwide visits Cheltenham, a mecca for Irish horse racing fans. We also met young jockey Finny Maguire before he left Cork for Cheltenham.

News stories from around the country.

Guest presenter Bryan Dobson tells the story of "reluctant" Rising Leader Michael Mallin which features a moving interview with his son, Fr Joseph Mallin.

Presenter Anne Cassin looks at the national anthem, the Irish tricolour and the Proclamation of 1916, examining how they originated, what they symbolised, and their relevance today.

The final special programme looks at 1916 in 1966. Mary Kennedy looks at the impact TV had on people's lives at Easter in 1966. featuring interviews with author Colm Tóibín, Insurrection actor Pádraic Ó'Gaora and Sabina Higgins.

Looking back at the highlights of the week of events commemorating the 1916 Rising, with some of the choir members and performers from the Centenary Concert.

Helen McInerney reports on an initiative in which specialists can visit and declutter people's homes.

In the first of two special programmes from California we visit the city of San Diego which is located down on the far South of America's largest State, close to the Mexican border. It recently played host to 42 Irish ladies footballers from twelve different counties representing the crème de la crème of a Sport that continues to grow in Ireland but also worldwide.

Special edition of the show focusing on the Irish who have made San Diego their home, including Declan Hartney, who was inspired by the movie Top Gun to join the American Air Corp.

The programme visits the historic St George's Market in Belfast, where Northern Ireland's Year of Food and Drink is being celebrated.

As Ireland prepares to fill in census forms this weekend, Nationwide looks back on the history of the national survey.

Mary Kennedy visits the spectacular Newgrange monument in County Meath

Mary Kennedy and Helen McInerney report on life and commerce along the River Barrow, and how the old Grain Store has been restored and is once again open for business

Nationwide hears about the amazing charity work of Chernobyl Children International as we mark the 30th anniversary of the disaster.

Reporter Marian Malone meets former employees and associates of Pan American Airlines, who came together in Limerick for their final reunion.

A Food Works Programme which is a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia and Teagasc, and Barraí Mescall visits the Lismore Food Company in Co Waterford.

Mary Kennedy visits EPIC Ireland, which is located in the landmark CHQ building in the heart of Dublin's docklands. Mary also explores the history of the CHQ building.

Mary Kennedy is in the Golden Vale for the Great Taste of 2016 Awards, which judge the very best that Tipperary has to offer in terms of food and drink.

Reporter Jennie O'Sullivan finds out about the Counting House on Cork's South Main Street, and reporter Valerie Waters meets the author of a book about Pearse St Garda Station.

A report on the Bealtaine Festival, Ireland's national celebration of creativity as we age, which is celebrating its 21st birthday this year.

Nationwide visit Waterford city where they are celebrating the opening of a brand new Respond housing development in St. Johns College, a former seminary in the city. They find out all about Respond and the great work they have been doing across the country for more than 30 years and we meet the man who was instrumental in the setting up of the Charity and who still plays a vital role in its operation.

We find out how sport and fitness are key to good mental and physical health. We meet an extraordinary young Dublin woman who is part of the " I See Beyond" campaign. Athlete Katie Cooke is raising awareness about the hidden challenges many people in Ireland live with. Reporter Valerie Waters met Katie at her local gym where she trains every day.

Tonight's Nationwide programme is about the two managers who have helped to get Ireland to this stage, the two O'Neills, Martin and Michael.

The programme examines how rural communities can benefit from opening up their land for walking and cycling routes, including a visit to Sheep's Head, West Cork.

An eclectic round-up of news, views and events from around the country each week.

Featuring The Three Sisters in the South East, one of the three Irish locations vying for the European City of Culture title for 2020.

Helen McInerney met a couple as they prepare to run the Cork city marathon next month and Damien Tiernan has this story of a fascinating discovery in Co Wexford regarding St James.

In the second of our programmes featuring the Irish applicants for The European Capital of Culture 2020, we visit Galway to see how the bid group have brought the artistic community of the City and County together in support of the effort to win the title.

Nationwide visit the medieval town of Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny, which dates back to the 13th century when Cistercian Monks established their Abbey there.

Nationwide takes a trip around North County Mayo, visiting some great places to stay at any time of the year.

Tonight's Nationwide focuses on Limerick's bid for European Capital of Culture 2020.

Exploring Farming & Country Life 1916, an interactive and fun event that recreates rural life of 1916.

The focus is on one of Ireland's most enduring and successful competitions, the Super Value Tidy Towns competition.

Nationwide celebrate 125 years of the Iveagh Trust, the provider of affordable housing in and around Dublin.

Nationwide meets horse trainer Tracey Collins at Conyngham Lodge Stables.

Bryan Dobson presents a special edition of the programme from the Somme, where he re-traces the footsteps of some of the Irish men that fought in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

A new generation of Irish young people trace the stories of Irish soldiers who died at the Battle of the Somme in the First World War.

This episode looks at developments at UCD including NovaUCD, the Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs, where we look at the success of a lingerie business developed as a college spin-in.

Former Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh to meets and assists some of the magicians on the streets of Dublin. Plus, the programme hears from artist and performer Des Dillon.

A visit to 55 homes on a green site in the centre of Cloughjordan Co Tipperary, marking almost 10 years since work began on this innovative idea in sustainable living.

News stories from around the country.

Eileen Magnier reports on secondary school education on Arranmore, an island off the coast of Donegal. Meanwhile, Teresa Mannion learns about The Western Care Association on Mayo.

Nationwide meets Helen Dillon in Ranelagh, one of Ireland's best known gardeners.

Nationwide meets some talented musicians from around the country including a GAA player who is an accomplished pianist and two singers from Cork and Leitrim.

The programme showcases things to do and see in North County Cork, which boasts centuries old castles, round towers and other historic structures.

The programme visits Loftus Hall, Co Wexford, Clonony Tower Castle, Co Offaly and Waterford Castle to see what their owners are doing to keep them open and full of life.

This episode goes behind the scenes at the longest running equestrian festival, the RDS Dublin Horseshow.

Bernice Moran is a pilot from Dublin who has had her wings from a very young age but having a high flying career wasn't enough for Bernice. She also had a dream to start up another business, something completely unrelated to aviation. She set out to achieve that dream with a little help from one of the worlds most famous entrepreneurs. Our reporter Colm Flynn went to meet her.

Mary Kennedy visits The Dock art space in Carrick on Shannon which last year celebrated it's 10th birthday. The Dock is host to the Design House which showcases the best in County Leitrim art, craft and design.

Marian Malone meets a Limerick man who turned a boyhood love of sport and water activities into a successful business.

Reports from around the country. Eileen Magnier meets Donegal musician Dinny McLaughlin, one of Ireland's great characters.

Reports from around the country. The team go island hopping on the Aran Islands.

The Aran Island tour continues to Inis Meain, the middle and quietest island.

Reports from around the country. The Aran Island tour ends in the smallest island of Inis Oírr.

A look at how the County Clare town of Ennis is preparing to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time in 40 years.

Eileen Magnier visits the Rainbow Ballroom in Glenfarne, opened in 1934 and the dancehall on which the film The Ballroom of Romance was based.

Reports from around the country. To mark Heritage Week, Mary Kennedy visits the Boyne canal, sections of which have been restored by volunteers.

Reports from around the country. The team focus on big houses, gardening and country life.

A look at the work of organisation The Greater Chernobyl Cause, a Cork based charity led by Cork woman Fiona Corcoran.

The team visits Derry as the Foyle Maritime Festival is in full swing

The team look at the wealth of talented and creative people who have started small businesses in different parts of the country this year.

In this programme, the team visits Farmleigh in Dublin's Phoenix Park for the colourful Africa Day festival.

A look at how Cork and Wexford camogie goalkeepers Aoife Murray and Mags D'Arcy have been raising money for a new scheme called Dreambikes.

The team meet artists and crafts people who are sharing their skills and knowledge to help ensure the future of their craft.

Gillian Stedman meets an inspiring young teenager from County Clare who has overcome a very difficult time in her life by putting pen to paper.

The team are in Kilkenny, in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East.

Reports from around the country. Mary Reynolds reports on the romantic movie being made about garden designer Mary Reynolds, who won a gold medal at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show in 2002.

In advance of the Ploughing Championships we look at harvesting around the country. We visit the Phoenix Park Honey Show where beekeepers get to meet and discuss the business of bee keeping and meet traders and customers from around the country. We also take a trip to a Lavender farm in Co. Wexford and we visit a West Co. Cork school where they have built a geodesic dome to help get their fruit & vegetables harvested before the school holidays.

Anne Cassin goes out on the roads with the Garden of Ireland Vintage Car Club and visits a special truck convoy event in Fermanagh.

Bryan Dobson tells the story of "reluctant" Rising Leader Michael Mallin which features a moving interview with his son, Fr Joseph Mallin, who now aged 102 years is the only surviving child of the 1916 leaders.

A special programme from the Helix Dublin on the presentation of the prizes to the award winners in the 2016 Tidy Towns Competition.

A special programme focusing on the work of two Irish documentary film makers whose work has recently been shown in cinemas around the country.

Nationwide meets a brave Galway mother who wrote a book about her experience with Cancer.

Bryan Dobson tells the story of "reluctant" Rising Leader Michael Mallin which features a moving interview with his son, Fr Joseph Mallin, who now aged 102 years is the only surviving child of the 1916 leaders.

Artist Robert Ballagh takes Mary Kennedy on a tour of some of his favourite haunts in Dublin.

A look at the producers who have come together in the Boyne Valley area to pool their resources in an effort to expand their enterprises.

A focus on the County Westmeath town of Moate and all that it has to offer.

A round-up of news, views and events from 1916 and it's commemorative events.

Focus on the rural area of north east County Limerick, with a visit to the sixth annual vintage tractor rally.

A look at the Tidy Towns competition, one of Ireland's greatest voluntary competitions attracting upwards of 800 entries from every county in the country

The team focus on two community projects which commemorate historical events in two villages in rural Ireland.

Farming practices have changed in Ireland over the years and in Tinahely, Co Wicklow, Helen McInerney sees how these changes have forced one farming family to rethink its future and open its farm to the public in order to stay on the land. Plus, Mary Kennedy visits a seaweed harvesting company in County Clare.

We travel to the continent of Africa for the second of our programmes from and about Ethiopia where we meet Irish who live and work in this vast country.

On National Women's enterprise day, the team meet just a few of Ireland's enterprising ladies.

Annie Cassin meets Frank Greally, editor of the Irish Runner magazine and organiser of his annual Remembrance Run.

Mary Kennedy speaks to performer, Patricia Cahill. Damien Tiernan finds out more about the trials and tribulations of the cast of the Starlight Express.

Valerie Walters takes to the water in Clontarf in County Dublin to see a brand new racing dinghy in action.

Waterford Civic Trust unveiled a plaque to The Flanagans, who left Ireland over 100 years ago but their love of Ireland and it's music has inspired generations of musicians.

A look at the work of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund and how they help horsemen and women who have been injured.

Reports from around the country. A focus on the north side of Cork city, including Hollyhill where the giant Apple factory is located.

A look ahead to when the Queen will see for the portrait of her painted by Irish artist, Colin Davidson.

A special programme for Armistice day, remembering the Irish who fought and died during World War I.

Reports from around the country. Science and innovation is the focus of today's programme as Science Week begins.

Mary Kennedy goes to Tattersalls yearling sales in Newmarket where €100 million was spent in three days, at the oldest bloodstock auction house in the world with nearly 50% of that money coming right back into the Irish economy.

Valerie Waters meets fiction writer Denise Deegan, a woman whose working life has changed and evolved over the course of time.

The team are in West Cork to meet some alternative food producers.

In a special edition, the team travel to Kenya in East Africa to meet Irish people living and working there.

A look at the Age Action programme that gets over-55s up and running on the internet.

Reports from around the country. The team look ahead to the National Crafts and Design Fair in Dublin.

We visit Newbridge House and Farm near Donabate in North County Dublin to see what it has on offer for visitors. Newbridge Demense is an experience for all ages and in all seasons.

The village of Clarecastle, just outside Ennis, went into something of a decline when it was bypassed in 2007. But a new, vibrant and multi-faceted business based in an historic building has breathed fresh life into the heart of the village.

Efforts are made by the Royal Irish Academy to help address the problem of women being under-represented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths and a new group offering comfort and support for those in the fishing and coastal community who have lost loved ones.

This evenings show is all about Christmas and we are in County Waterford to see some of the many events that are underway in the run up to big day. We begin in the village of Kilmeaden where we board the Santa train, which is run by the Suir Valley Railway, and we meet Mrs. Clause and some other Christmas characters. We then move to the West of the county to Dungarvan where the festive season is in full swing. We find out all about Dungarvan Aglow and the many Events that are being run in the town. We also pop into Waterford city for the annual Winterval festival which is now in it's 5th year and we hear about some of the new events happening there.

A flavour of Christmas in the tourist city of Kilkenny, we visit the Marble city for Yulefest Kilkenny to see what it has to offer the visitor at this time of year. We visit the city's historic sites and we take a trip to Castlecomer to see the winter market in full swing.

Nationwide is in County Clare to visit Bunratty Castle & Folkpark for a magical Christmas. Featuring a host of Christmas characters, including Mrs Claus, Elves and Scrooge.

Reports from around the country. The team visit the new pop up café started by women in the Direct Provision asylum process.

Reports from around the country. The team is at the Naval Headquarters at Haulbowline in Cork Harbour, home to the Irish Navy.

On tonight's festive special, the team meet some Irish people living in London.