EASTER OUTPUT ON RTÉ TELEVISION AND RADIO
Television (All RTÉ ONE unless otherwise stated)
Thursday 1st April – Holy Thursday
Mass of the Last Supper
1900-2000, RTÉ 2
The Most Rev John Kirby, Bishop of Clonfert and Chairman of Trócaire, celebrates Mass of
the Last Supper with staff and supporters of Trócaire, as the culmination of their Lenten
campaign to combat global hunger. Co-ordinator, Catherine Ginty.
Friday 2nd April - Good Friday
Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday
1500-1600
The Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down & Connor, leads this commemoration of the
Passion of Christ, from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Music is led by the Cathedral’s Schola
Cantorum, directed by Nigel McClintock. The Cathedral Administrator is the Very Rev. Fr
Hugh Kennedy.
This event is simulcast on RTÉ Radio 1 (LW 252 and digital platforms).
Saturday 3rd April – Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil Mass
2305-0025
The Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down & Connor, is Principal Celebrant and Preacher
for the Easter Vigil Mass from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Music is led by St Peter’s Senior
Choir, augmented by members of other Belfast church choirs, representing the city’s other
Christian denominations. The Director of Music is Nigel McClintock. The Cathedral
Administrator is the Very Rev. Fr Hugh Kennedy.
This Mass is simulcast on RTÉ Radio 1 (LW 252 and digital platforms).
Sunday 4th April – Easter Sunday
Mass for Easter Sunday
1000-1100
The Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down & Connor, celebrates Mass for Easter Sunday
from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Music is led by St Peter’s boys choir, Schola Cantorum,
and internationally renowned singing trio, The Priests, who are all serving clergy in the
diocese. The Director of Music is Nigel McClintock. The Cathedral Administrator is the Very
Rev. Fr Hugh Kennedy.
This Mass is simulcast on RTÉ Radio 1 (LW 252 and digital platforms) and is being shared
with six broadcasters in other European countries.
Urbi et Orbi
1100-1135
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI delivers his Easter Message and greetings to Catholics
worldwide. Commentary by Fr Thomas McCarthy, OP.
Divine Liturgy
1135-1230
Fr David Lonergan, together with Deacon, Fr Paul Totten, leads members of the Antiochan &
Georgian Orthodox Church in Ireland in the Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom. Music is
led by The Georgian Orthodox Church Choir directed by Anna Tsitsichvili. English language
commentary is provided by Fr Godfrey O’Donnell.
RTE Radio ONE
Thursday 1st April
Mass of the Lord’s Supper (LW 252 / Digital Platforms)
1930-2030
Fr Martin Clarke celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook,
Dublin.
Friday 2nd April – Good Friday
1345-1400 (FM / LW 252 / Digital Platforms)
Touch Wood, Touchstone
Aidan Mathews delivers a reflection on the meaning of the crucifixion.
1400-1500 (FM)
A Love Beyond All Telling
Musician and priest, Fr Liam Lawton, explores the themes of Easter through a mixture of
spoken reflection and song.
1400-1500 (LW 252 / Digital Platforms)
Service of Readings and Music for Good Friday presented by the Rev. Tom Gordon and
Canon Maureen Ryan.
1500-1600 (LW 252 / Digital Platforms)
Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday
The Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down & Connor, leads this commemoration of the
Passion of Christ, from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Music is led by the Cathedral’s Schola
Cantorum, directed by Nigel McClintock. The Cathedral Administrator is the Very Rev. Fr
Hugh Kennedy. The Mass is simulcast on RTE ONE Tv.
Saturday 3rd April – Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil Mass
2305-0025 (LW 252 / Digital Platforms)
The Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down & Connor, is Principal Celebrant and Preacher
for the Easter Vigil Mass from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Music is led by St Peter’s Senior
Choir, augmented by members of other Belfast church choirs, representing the city’s other
Christian denominations. The Director of Music is Nigel McClintock. The Cathedral
Administrator is the Very Rev. Fr Hugh Kennedy. The Mass is simulcast on RTE ONE Tv.
Sunday 4th April – Easter Sunday
Mass for Easter Sunday
1000-1100 (LW 252 / Digital Platforms)
The Most Rev. Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down & Connor, celebrates Mass for Easter Sunday
from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast. Music is led by St Peter’s Schola Cantorum and
internationally renowned singing trio, The Priests, who are all serving clergy in the diocese.
The Director of Music is Nigel McClintock. The Cathedral Administrator is the Very Rev. Fr
Hugh Kennedy.
The Mass is simulcast on RTE ONE Tv and six other European broadcasters.
1100-1200
Service of Praise and Worship from St. James Crinken Church of Ireland, Shankill, Co.
Dublin. The service will be conducted by Mr. Geoff Scargill with preacher, the Rev. Edward
Vaughan. Music is led by Crinken Music Group with organist, Edgerton Ashmore.