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      • Terence MacSwiney Funeral Hearse Wheel
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      • Shard of Wood
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      • Rusheen Pike
      • Manchester Martyr’s Table
      • Princess Mary Gift Box
      • Cork Total Abstinence Medal
      • Bullet from Upton Ambush
      • St. Patrick’s Gift Box
      • Cell No.6, Cork Military Detention Barracks
      • Racehorse shoe owned by Abraham Morris
      • Piece of Fr. Dominic’s Tunic
      • Cromwellian Cannon Ball
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      • Shard of Wood
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      • Oswald Swanzy Gun
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Independence Museum Kilmurry Archive Digitisation Project 2021

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Independence Museum Kilmurry Archive Digitisation Project 2021            Independence Museum Kilmurry are delighted to release a sneak peak for Heritage Week 2021 of our ongoing major digitisation project for which we have received substantial funding from the Heritage Council, for resources, under their Community Heritage Grant Scheme for 2021.     The segment of our extensive collection we have chosen to release for Heritage Week (14 – 22 August 2021) is our signature collection of Irish War of Independence artefacts some of which are an integral part our current museum display but others which would not
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  I.R.A. ATTACK ON KILMURRY R.I.C. BARRACKS, JANUARY 1920 A talk by Dr. John Borgonovo UCC School of History – January 9th 2020
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Book Launch – Friday, 29th of November 8pm

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“Clean Up Your Act!”

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The Healys of Georgia – Escape from slavery

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  Born to an Irish Immigrant and an African American slave, The Healy children of Georgia USA made history with their successes. John O’ Connell tells their amazing story.
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The Terence MacSwiney Weekend

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The Terence MacSwiney Weekend October 18th – 20th 2019   THE TERENCE MACSWINEY WEEKEND OCTOBER 18th– 20th2019   at INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM KILMURRY Lissarda, Co. Cork P14 R940   The contribution of Terence MacSwiney  (1879-1920) and other prominent members of the revolutionary generation to Irish Education will be a key theme of the second Terence MacSwiney weekend at Independence Museum Kilmurry.   The opening address on the 18th will be made by Cathal MacSwiney Brugha, grandson of Terence MacSwiney and Cathal Brugha.  Lectures on Saturday 19th will focus on the MacSwiney siblings, Annie,Mary and Terence, and the Murphy sisters – Kate
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Revolutionary Macroom Tour

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  Revolutionary Macroom: Walking Tour with Niall Murray 20th October 2019
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Mary Byrne Concert Press release

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Mary Byrne’s story is the stuff of fairytales and movies. She’s the Tesco supermarket checkout lady who took a chance in life at the age of fifty by auditioning for Britain and Ireland’s biggest TV talent show, the X Factor. Although she was pipped for a place in the 2010 X Factor final, Mary won the hearts of millions with her big, warm personality and powerhouse voice. And when she finally got her life-changing break in the world of show business, Mary Byrne, a bright and ambitious woman with a wealth of life’s experiences under her belt, was determined to
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Mary Byrne in Concert 21 Sep 2019

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  Mary Byrne in Concert: 21st Sept. 2019 @8PM Éire Óg Pavillion
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Exhibition Opening Sunday August 4th @ 2PM

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    Exhibition Opening Sunday August 4th @ 2PM: It wasn’t all work you know! Pastimes in past times.
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    • Ambush at Coolnacaheragh
    • Lissarda Ambush Centenary Exhibition 1920-2020
  • Terence MacSwiney
    • The Annual Terence MacSwiney Weekend
    • Tomás McCurtain and Terence McSwiney – The County Cork Connection
    • Terence MacSwiney Artifacts
      • Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney’s Hunger Strike 12th of August 1920 – 25th October 1920
      • Terence MacSwiney Funeral Hearse Wheel
      • Terence MacSwiney Dish Ring
      • Shard of Wood
  • The Museum
    • Object of the month
      • The Famine Pot
      • Terence MacSwiney Funeral Hearse Wheel
      • Grenade and Home-made Bomb
      • Irish Democratic Labour Federation Badge
      • Aghabullogue Hurley – Cork’s First All Ireland Title.
      • Rush Light Holder from Kilkea Castle
      • Rusheen Pike
      • Manchester Martyr’s Table
      • Princess Mary Gift Box
      • Cork Total Abstinence Medal
      • Bullet from Upton Ambush
      • St. Patrick’s Gift Box
      • Cell No.6, Cork Military Detention Barracks
      • Racehorse shoe owned by Abraham Morris
      • Piece of Fr. Dominic’s Tunic
      • Cromwellian Cannon Ball
      • Oswald Swanzy Gun
      • Shard of Wood
      • Prize Winning Pin Cushion
      • Oswald Swanzy Gun
      • Chinese Embroidered Hat
      • Old school seat from Kilmurry Boys School
    • Articles
      • Kilmurry Hidden Gems Tour Notes Heritage Week 2017
      • The Warrens of Warrenscourt
      • Ireland XO
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Independence Museum Kilmurry

Independence Museum Kilmurry Archive Digitisation Project 2021

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Independence Museum Kilmurry Archive Digitisation Project 2021            Independence Museum Kilmurry are delighted to release a sneak peak for Heritage Week 2021 of our ongoing major digitisation project for which we have received substantial funding from the Heritage Council, for resources, under their Community Heritage Grant Scheme for 2021.     The segment of our extensive collection we have chosen to release for Heritage Week (14 – 22 August 2021) is our signature collection of Irish War of Independence artefacts some of which are an integral part our current museum display but others which would not
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02/12/2019 | Comments Off on

  I.R.A. ATTACK ON KILMURRY R.I.C. BARRACKS, JANUARY 1920 A talk by Dr. John Borgonovo UCC School of History – January 9th 2020
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Book Launch – Friday, 29th of November 8pm

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“Clean Up Your Act!”

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The Healys of Georgia – Escape from slavery

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  Born to an Irish Immigrant and an African American slave, The Healy children of Georgia USA made history with their successes. John O’ Connell tells their amazing story.
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The Terence MacSwiney Weekend

07/10/2019 | Comments Off on The Terence MacSwiney Weekend

The Terence MacSwiney Weekend October 18th – 20th 2019   THE TERENCE MACSWINEY WEEKEND OCTOBER 18th– 20th2019   at INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM KILMURRY Lissarda, Co. Cork P14 R940   The contribution of Terence MacSwiney  (1879-1920) and other prominent members of the revolutionary generation to Irish Education will be a key theme of the second Terence MacSwiney weekend at Independence Museum Kilmurry.   The opening address on the 18th will be made by Cathal MacSwiney Brugha, grandson of Terence MacSwiney and Cathal Brugha.  Lectures on Saturday 19th will focus on the MacSwiney siblings, Annie,Mary and Terence, and the Murphy sisters – Kate
Read More

Revolutionary Macroom Tour

07/10/2019 | Comments Off on Revolutionary Macroom Tour

  Revolutionary Macroom: Walking Tour with Niall Murray 20th October 2019
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Mary Byrne Concert Press release

18/09/2019 | Comments Off on Mary Byrne Concert Press release

Mary Byrne’s story is the stuff of fairytales and movies. She’s the Tesco supermarket checkout lady who took a chance in life at the age of fifty by auditioning for Britain and Ireland’s biggest TV talent show, the X Factor. Although she was pipped for a place in the 2010 X Factor final, Mary won the hearts of millions with her big, warm personality and powerhouse voice. And when she finally got her life-changing break in the world of show business, Mary Byrne, a bright and ambitious woman with a wealth of life’s experiences under her belt, was determined to
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Mary Byrne in Concert 21 Sep 2019

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  Mary Byrne in Concert: 21st Sept. 2019 @8PM Éire Óg Pavillion
Read More

Exhibition Opening Sunday August 4th @ 2PM

30/07/2019 | Comments Off on Exhibition Opening Sunday August 4th @ 2PM

    Exhibition Opening Sunday August 4th @ 2PM: It wasn’t all work you know! Pastimes in past times.
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