Organisation: Cork Volunteers

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

The minutes taken the day Terence MacSwiney was made Lord Mayor of Cork in 1920.

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War of Independence: Terence MacSwiney endured life of sacrifice; His inaugural speech in full

One hundred years ago this week, Terence MacSwiney was elected Lord Mayor of Cork following the murder of Tomas MacCurtain. Kieran McCarthy profiles his brief, but hugely influential, political career and we republish his inaugural speech from the Irish Examiner archives.

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Iconic bookshop to shut after 100 years in business

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Atlas of the Irish Revolution: The War in Cork and Kerry

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Liam Ruiséal bookshop celebrates 100 years in business

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Pictures and papers of the Rising bring the people and context to life

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Marching in the footsteps of Cork’s 1916 volunteers in Macroom

Ideals and courage of Cork Volunteers recalled at 1916 commemoration

The ideals and the courage of Cork men and women who joined the fight for Irish freedom were remembered in a state ceremony yesterday.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Diarmuid Lynch: Key Easter Rising planner who escaped execution

Present at a crucial meeting in Hardwicke Street, Dublin, on Easter Saturday in 1916 were Patrick Pearse, Tomás MacDonagh, Seán MacDiarmada, Joseph Plunkett, and Corkman Diarmuid Lynch.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Corcadorca to stage Easter drama by Pat McCabe at Elizabeth Fort as Cork 1916 itinerary unveiled

A large-scale outdoor theatre production staged in a fort by award-winning Corcadorca Theatre Company will be among the highlights of Cork City’s 1916 centenary commemorations.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

The best TV to look forward to this Christmas.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Carriganima pupils to fly Rising flag

Children in a community with strong links to the Irish Volunteers in Easter 1916 were among the first in Cork to receive the national flag from Defence Forces personnel.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Thomas Kent’s death must be central to 1916 commemorations

Journalist and historian, Kevin O’Brien, suggests that almost a hundred years after his death, Thomas Kent is making us look into our past in new ways as the nation prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the event which sparked the birth of the Irish Republic.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015