Book review: Fresh look at old battle scars

'The War of Independence in East Cork' makes an important contribution to the understanding of what occurred in East Cork during the 1919 to 1921 period
Book review: Fresh look at old battle scars

Men of the 4th Battalion, Cork No 1 Brigade, many of whom died at the Battle of Clonmult.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 01:00
Diarmuid O'Donovan

  • The War of Independence in East Cork 
  • Tom O’Neill MA, Paul Busteed and Eugene Power 
  • The History Press, £20.99

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