1916 remembered in iconic new book from Cork County Council

THE PUBLICATION DOCUMENTS THE GREAT MANY COMMEMORATION EVENTS IN COUNTY CORK

THE year 2016 was a defining year in history as reflections on the past 100 years, and 1916 in particular, captured people’s attentions and now a new book reflects the great many commemorations that took place throughout County Cork last year.

Over 500 events and projects took place throughout Cork county, constituting well over 10% of all that was happening on both a national and international context. These events were organised by over 200 community groups with Cork County Council’s executive also playing a major role, supported by the council’s all-party 1916 Centenary Commemoration Committee.

From ceremonies to re-enactment marches, time-capsules to performances, the centenary year in Cork will be one to live long in memory and a new publication serves as a reminder of this wonderful year in the county of Cork.

Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Declan Hurley praised the publication that encapsulates, in the one source, the vast range of events, projects and undertakings that took place in 2016 for the centenary commemoration of 1916 in County Cork. The publication, a compendium as such, documents the approach taken in commemorating the year, including photographs and descriptions of the hundreds of events that took place right throughout the county.

“Organised by over 200 different community groups and organisations, over 500 events took place in 2016 which was a truly outstanding measure of the county’s pride and passion for those who have gone before us,” said Mayor Hurley.

“We have honoured those men and women of 1916 through creativity, through reflection, through ceremonies and, most importantly, through community participation. This publication shines a light on the pride that the county of Cork has for its Irish heritage,” he said.

Reflecting on the year, Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey noted that from the outset Cork County Council, through its executive and its 1916 Centenary Commemorative Committee, went about ensuring that the centenary year would be at the heart of every community, deserving of full local engagement and involvement.

“This and more was achieved in 2016, thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the people of County Cork,” he said.

The publication, ‘1916-2016 Commemorating the Centenary in the County of Cork’, is now available for purchase in a number of local outlets throughout the county including Liam Ruiséal’s in Cork City, Philip’s Bookshop in Mallow, Fitzgerald’s Bookshop in Macroom and Bandon Books in the Bandon Shopping Centre. A number of other outlets will be stocking the book in the coming days and it will also be available to purchase online via www. corkcoco.ie/arts-heritage.