Plans to develop memorial for Irish veterans
The Irish Veterans, part of the Irish Veterans Historical Research Centre, said as well as recording the stories of Irish soldiers since 1600 — around the time of the Flight of the Earls — they have a long-term plan to build an Irish veterans’ memorial, museum and information centre on a greenfield site in Kinsale, Co Cork.
They are due to present their vision next week to Defence Minister Simon Coveney, who is anxious to capitalise on the tourism potential of Cork’s rich military heritage through the development of sites such as Camden Fort and Spike Island.
