Tomás MacCurtain

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Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc: RIC legacy burns a century on

The RIC’s role in Ireland was one of eviction,brutality and murder, writes Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

MacCurtain’s death made Cork ‘epicentre’ of history

A meeting will be held in UCC tomorrow to plan for special centenary commemorations of the War of Independence and Civil War.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2019

Tomás MacCurtain’s descendant to take part in Cork City Marathon

He has walked in the footsteps of his legendary great granduncle one of the iconic figures to hold the office of Lord Mayor of Cork — now he’s all set to run through the city.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

Bagpipes of murdered Tomás MacCurtain to be played at ceremony honouring his role in 1916 Rising

Bagpipes owned by murdered Lord Mayor of Cork Tomás MacCurtain will be played for the first time in almost a century today during a ceremony to honour his role in the 1916 Rising.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016