Calls for State commemoration of Cork's role in fight for Irish independence

The role of Cork city and county in the fight for Irish independence should be marked with a State commemoration next year, according to Senator Colm Burke, who is to put pressure on the Taoiseach to hold a special event on Leeside next year.

Leo Varadkar is due on Leeside tomorrow to canvass with Mr Burke, who has been selected as Fine Gael's candidate in the upcoming by-election in Cork North Central.