Digital story map marks centenary of War of Independence ambush
The Story Map, which combines the latest mapping technology with narrative text, images, and multimedia content sets out the historical context of the ambush and provides information on how the ambush site was selected, the ambush strategy and how the ambush unfolded, including suspected betrayal by a saboteur.
A digital ‘Story Map’, published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland in partnership with Cork County Council has been created to commemorate the centenary of a War of Independence ambush which took place at Coolnacaheragh in West Cork.
The Story Map, entitled ‘Ambush at Coolnacaheragh, West Cork, Ireland: A story of conflict and sacrifice in the Irish War of Independence, 25 February 1921,’ commemorates the ambush which took place close to Baile Mhic Íre in West Cork on February 25, 1921.
