[1] The 85-minute-long show, which was broadcast live from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin, told the story of Ireland's centenary in 18 chapters of song, dance and poetry.
[3][4] The show featured performances by Imelda May, Jack L, Gavin James, The High Kings, Colm Wilkinson, Danny O'Reilly of the Coronas, Aoife Scott, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Sibéal Ní Chasaide, Sharon Shannon, Dónal Lunny, John Sheahan, Celine Byrne, Seo Linn and dance troupes Fidget Feet and CoisCéim.
Abstract moving designs would display on the LED screens during the concert’s dance sequences, before changing to theatrical set backgrounds during scenes of historical re-enactment.
[6] The show was overwhelmingly positively received, with the Irish Independent calling it 'the finest of what we are – tremendously entertaining and genuinely affecting',[7] describing reaction to ni Chasaide's performance as 'phenomenal'.
[8] The Irish Examiner described 'breathtaking performances from Danny O'Reilly, Roisin O and Imelda May as well as Seo Linn [sic]' and that 'viewers felt goosebumps', comparing the show with Riverdance.