One of those items in the public realm that I have been photographing and recording is War of Independence and Civil War Commemorative plaques and crosses. I have uploaded those I have come across in Co. Kerry to the website and have yet to upload Cork, Co. Cork and some other locations. I have issued many to the Irish War Memorials website – a major treasure trove. When in Kinvara recently, the value of purchasing the local history book was brought home. The cross that I had recently seen on my way to Kinvara now had some information and detail. The brothers are now more than just engraving on a plaque – the written word is powerful. | “In November 1920 the Hynes’ home near Dunguaire Castle was burnt to the ground by the Auxiliaries. Nothing survived but a clock. Mikey and Willy Hynes were active IRA volunteers, and were on the run at the time. |
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