Posts tagged with history
8 August 2008 - The National Monument
The National Monument, Grand Parade Cork was erected in 1906 to commemorate those who died in uprisings against the British in 1867 and 1798.
It’s one of the few parts of the Grand Parade that hasn’t changed much despite all the redevelopment of the city.
15 July 2008 - Airm poblachta na hEireann
This memorial hangs on an outside wall of University College Cork (UCC) but I’m fairly sure not many people have read it as it’s in an obscure corner of the college on Gaol Walk.
The memorial commemorates members of the rebel forces who died during the War of Independence and the Irish Civil War in the early 1920’s.
Judging by the date on the right, it was erected in 1947.
29 March 2006 - 46 stars and lots of stripes
How long ago was the United States made up of 46 states? According to this site it was 1908! This flag may date back to that time because it was brought back from there by my grandfather in 1929 or the early 1930’s.
I must say thanks to my Uncle Ray for bringing that flag along to a family get-together tonight!