Cork to host sixth of 1916 Rising events

A sixth of all events in the country to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising will be held in Co Cork next year.

The mayor of the county, Cllr John Paul O’Shea (Ind), announced yesterday that of the 1,800 events planned for Ireland, more than 300 of them will be held in Cork.

The county council is providing grants to more than 100 voluntary groups, who have come together to organise the events. They include two State ceremonies and a number of historical re-enactments.