Monument in Ballymichael

Monument

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Freestanding carved limestone monument, erected c.1945, comprising high cross with interlace Celtic patterning in relief. Square-profile plinth and base with incised inscription. Carved limestone commemorative plaques set in rendered boundary wall to north-east of site having square-profile piers with raised render…

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This monument is typical of nationalist monuments which looked to the Celtic Revival style for inspiration. It is well-carved and designed and was erected to the memory of local men who died during the Troubles. It occupies a prominent site on the main Cork to Macroom road and forms a local landmark in the area. The inscriptions read 'Site of the Lissarda ambush. To the memory of Co.Om Michael Galvin, 7th Batt cork I Brigade. I.R.A killed in action here against British forces on August 22 1920 and of his deceased comrades. The ambush was one of the first in Cork. In the memory of Patrick O Mahony Kilmurray H.Comp who gave his life in the defence of the republic at Limerick on 17th July 1922.'

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20908319

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