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Event: Cork Independence Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

7 completely bulletproof reasons why Cork should be a Republic
7 completely bulletproof reasons why Cork should be a Republic

It's actually not as mad as it sounds.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

Collins Day celebrations to ā€˜strike pride in Corkonians young and old’

A Michael Collins-themed day is to be held in Cork on Wednesday and will offer a rare opportunity to see armoured fighting vehicles from 1922, including the Slieve na mBan in which he was fatally wounded at BƩal na mBlƔth in 1922.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

 Owen offended by  ā€˜langer’ reference to Michael Collins
Owen offended by ā€˜langer’ reference to Michael Collins

Former justice minister Nora Owen has said she was ā€œoffendedā€ by the description of her ancestor Michael Collins as a ā€œlangerā€ in the official Rebel Week programme.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Rebel Week brochures withdrawn after Collins 'langer' gaffe
Rebel Week brochures withdrawn after Collins 'langer' gaffe

The promoters of Rebel Week in Cork have apologised and withdrawn 100,000 event brochures which described General Michael Collins as a 'langer'.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2013

Rebel captain leads drive to refurbish children’s ward
Rebel captain leads drive to refurbish children’s ward

He may be preparing to lead the rebels out against Clare on Sunday but Cork hurling captain Pa Cronin has taken time out to help one of his favourite charities.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013

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