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Carols by Candlelight in Castlemartyr
This festive musical cele-
bration, which has become a firm favourite with many in East Cork, takes place on Thursday 15 December at 8 p.m. Castlemartyr Choir and Castlemartyr Children’s Choir will pro- vide a varied programme of carols and other sea-
sonal music; some well known, and some rarely heard. Those sitting
in
the pews will also have the opportunity to sing some commonly known carols. St.
Joseph’s Church will
provide an intimate can- dle-lit atmosphere. Not to be missed!
info@eastcorkjournal.ie
Thursday, 15th
December 2016
East Cork Features in Historic Book Which Examines Corks Role in Shaping the Ireland of Today
by SEAMUS WHELEHAN
East Cork features
heavily in a new book on County Cork’s turbulent past.
‘Heritage Centenary
Sites of Rebel County Cork’ was written by Mid- leton based archaeologist Damien Shields of Rubi- con Heritage. This is the fourth book
in a series published by the local authority. The
previous editions
Cork’s Bridges, Cork Churches and Cork Homes all received a ci- tation of excellence at the Excellence in Local Gov- ernment Awards in 2015. County Mayor Seamus
McGrath who launched the book on Monday 12 December said it marked a significant milestone in the County’s history. The tome depicts Corks
Hurley’s Supervalu Midleton Launch St. Vincent De Paul Food Appeal
HURLEY’S Super-
valu Midleton looks forward every year to welcoming our friends from SVP (St. Vincent de Paul). For the Last few years we had a fantas- tic response to the SVP
Drive and we hope to have the same re- sponse this year with the food appeal, we are delighted to be a part of such a worthy cause supporting our local charities.
• John Cremin Super Valu, Sean Keegan, Mary O Reilly , Denis O Shea Midleton St Vincent De Paul and Tommy Grimes Manager Super Valu.
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part in Ireland’s forma- tive years, from the arriv- al of the Norman’s right through to the war of in- dependence and civil war. The richly illustrated book is essential for a com- plete
understanding of
Cork’s unique role in shap- ing the Ireland of today. Cork County Council
Heritage Office Conor Nelligan said “Cork is such a huge story and has played such a huge par- ty of Ireland’s cause and fight for independence. It was very fitting to publish this book in this centenary year.” The publication covers
the Norman naval engage- ment in Youghal in 1172, possibly the first time a cross bow was fired in Ire- land to the underground bomb factory in Knock- raha and sing sing prison used by the IRA during the war of independence.
• Cork County Council Heritage Officer Conor Nelligan with author Damien Shields.
Also featured is the scut-
tling of the Aud in Cork Harbour and one of the most
important attacks
of the RIC in the war of Independence at the Car- rigtwohill site.
Throughout the man-
uscript are eyewitness ac- counts of the many con- flicts giving a true insight into these pivotal events. County Council CEO Tim Lucey said “Cork is
the only location where we have both the Wild Atlan- tic Way and Ireland’s An- cient East tourist products. This in particular helps us define our association with Ireland’s Ancient East
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