Participants sought for 'Battle of the Big Cross' commemoration 

West Cork to host series of events to remember the 225th anniversary of the only battle fought in Munster during the United Irishmen rebellion

At 8pm on June 19, a wreath-laying commemoration will be held at Asna Square in Clonakilty. File picture: Andy Gibson

A week-long series of events is being planned in West Cork to remember the 225th anniversary of the only battle fought in Munster during the United Irishmen rebellion.

A special call has gone out to find relatives of those who fought or of blacksmiths who made their famous pikes.