Re-enactments planned for 1916 celebrations

A lament to Thomas Kent, the displaying of an anchor from gun-running ship SS Aud, and re-enactments of marching Volunteers are among more than 300 events and projects being planned in Cork for next year’s 1916 centenary commemorations.

Cork County Council’s heritage department, meanwhile, have considered nearly 100 applications for funding to organise events to mark the anniversary.

Heritage officer Conor Nelligan said applications were being processed and while €60,000 was available at present for community projects, the figure was expected to rise, possibly being doubled in due course.