Cork a 'cornerstone' in plans for centenary commemorations 

Plans are being drawn up to host an appropriate State commemoration on November 1 in Cork City
Cork a 'cornerstone' in plans for centenary commemorations 

Tourism and Culture Minister Catherine Martin said she is confident the events that took place in Cork in 1920 will be remembered in a meaningful, respectful, and inclusive way. Pictured is Richard Mulcahy and Michael Collins. 

Cork City and county have been identified as a "cornerstone" in this year's centenary commemorations of the War of Independence.

In a statement, Tourism and Culture Minister Catherine Martin announced that a range of funding supports costing €900,000 will be available to assist local authorities in developing community-led commemorative initiatives.

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