New book on War of Independence in East Cork to be launched on Saturday

Written by East Cork men Eugene Power, Paul Busteed, and Tom O’Neill, the book features numerous photographs, some of which have never been published before, along with specially commissioned drawings and maps

The Clonmult IRA unit which was active in Midleton during the War of Independence. File picture: Cork City and County Archives/PA Wire

A new book by three historians, which provides the most comprehensive history ever on the War of Independence in East Cork, is to be launched on Saturday. 

Extensively researched and written by East Cork men Eugene Power, Paul Busteed, and Tom O’Neill, the book spans just over 400 pages and features numerous photographs, some of which have never been published before, along with specially commissioned drawings and maps.