President Michael D.Higgins signing the book at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

President Michael D.Higgins speaking at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

Sabina Higgins, President Michael D.Higgins with musicians Ciara Dineen and Sara Beth Molane at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

President Michael D.Higgins and Mayor of Cork County Cllr Seamus McGrath at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

President Michael D.Higgins cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

President Michael D.Higgins at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

President Michael D.Higgins meeting people at the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane

At the official opening of the Independence Museum in Kilmurry, Co Cork by Kilmurry Historical & Archaeological Association with Heritage Works. Pic Darragh Kane