People of all ages, from all parts of Ireland, have been invited to take part in the #ShineYourLight campaign at 9pm tonight in a gesture of hope and solidarity during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The RTÉ initiative was launched by Culture Minister Josepha Madigan in Government Buildings last Friday. RTÉ coverage of the event begins at 8.30pm on RTÉ Radio One with John Creedon followed by TV coverage at 9pm.
This will feature music performances and spoken word from artists including Sinead O'Connor, Paula Meehan and Colm Mac Con Iomaire.
As part of the campaign Government buildings and other national and local public buildings will shine their beacon lights. The new air traffic control tower at Dublin Airport is among the buildings taking part.