New documentary marking Kilmichael ambush centenary and discusses controversies

Sale includes correspondence of suffragist Mary MacSwiney and her brother Terence

By 1914, James Creed Meredith was a committed nationalist and an organiser of the Howth and Kilcoole gun-runnings

Death of Joe Murphy in Cork ‘overshadowed’ by passing of Terence MacSwiney on same day

Jim Bolger owned MacSwiney victorious a day before centenary of former Lord Mayor of Cork’s death

Mother and daughter, Muriel and Máire MacSwiney, did not speak for 50 years

The events, each with thousands of mourners, were key moments in the battle for independence

Michael Fitzgerald preceded the death of Cork mayor Terence MacSwiney by eight days

UCC and Cork City Council host online event discussing impact of Terence MacSwiney’s death on hunger strike in 1920

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Cork museum providing fresh insights on conflict

This supplement provides a range of readings which can support teachers in bringing history learning outcomes to life

Scarred by his wartime service, angered by the treatment of ex-servicemen, unable to secure government employment and inspired by the Easter Rising, in the summer of 1920 Tom Barry made a decision that would change both his life and the nature of the conflict then raging in Ireland

The lord mayor of Cork’s feat of endurance and the drawn-out circumstances of his death magnified the cause of Irish independence in the international arena

It invokes such partiality that, 100 years later, untangling its knotted legacy is not easy

Decade of Centenaries programme adapted for Covid-19 restrictions

Peaceful mass mobilisation, collective action against state institutions, boycott and ostracisation were powerful weapons in the conflict

Amid escalating violence and fear, it took just one incident to ignite the situation

The year saw the War of Independence begins in earnest with an escalation of murder and violence by the British and IRA

Kimberly O’Connor (16) died when car in which she was a passenger hit wall near home

Images of Tomas MacCurtain, Terence MacSwiney worn during hurling match against Limerick

Cork Corporation was first local authority in Cork to pledge allegiance to Dáil Éireann

Terence MacSwiney died on hunger strike for Irish freedom in 1920 in Brixton prison

Advisory group chair hopes War of Independence, Civil War marked as Rising was

Event will mark election of Sinn Féin lord mayors, MacCurtain and MacSwiney among others

National Library exhibition makes space for civilian experience of intense conflict

Row does not auger well for the years and the many other commemorations ahead

Minister criticises those ‘seeking headlines’ as mayors say they will not attend ceremony

City’s Lord Mayor says events of 1920 will be marked with a year-long programme

Taoiseach says it is fitting Cork should host event given its role in fight for freedom

Joe Murphy died in Cork Gaol after 76 days on hunger strike in 1920

Almost 1,500 retired Defence Forces members march in Cork to call for better pay

Commemoration should have particular focus on Burning of Cork, meeting hears

Lord Mayor welcomes acquisition of two War of Independence-era artefacts

Vote 100: Progressive teacher and fervent separatist became one of the leading women in Irish politics

Tributes are paid on Armistice centenary to 4,500 Cork men and women who died

Galway Cartoon Festival explores work inspired by the first World War armistice

Prince Charles and Camilla impress assembled guests with their interest in Cork people