Historians plan to launch tourism trail in West Cork

West Cork historians hope to launch a tourism trail around the region highlighting areas which hosted key events in the War of Independence and Civil War.

This Sunday sees the launch of Cork Rebel Way, a 64-page magazine documenting historical events that took place at places such as Toureen, Crossbarry, Upton and Kilmichael, while recalling the stories of key figures such as Michael Collins, Tom Barry, Sean and Tom Hales, Sam Maguire and John (Flyer) Nyhan.