Historic monuments: no one gives a damn

RECENTLY I was on a short break in west Cork. As I have an interest in the war of independence and the actions that took place in the Third West Cork Brigade area, I took the opportunity to visit three historical sites.

First I visited Upton railway station which, I’m happy to report, is in pristine condition, though the cross marking the site of the action needs to be re-lettered, and some old wreaths removed.

Then I drove on to Crossbarry where Tom Barry’s famous flying column ambushed a large military force and inflicted heavy casualties in March 1921.