In February 1921, just two years into the War of Independence, the 3rd Cork Brigade of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) was in the midst of what Tom Barry referred to as “twelve dark days” for them. In all 11 members of the Brigade were killed; 7…
Bone cross reliquary containing memorial card of Michael Galvin killed in action at Lissarda Ambush on 22nd of August 1920 - made by his fellow Kilmurry Company Volunteer Denis O' Mahony.