Plans to Promote St Finbarr’s Cemetery Welcomed
Sinn Féin councillor Jonathan O’Brien has welcomed the decision of the City Council to recognise the historical importance of St Finbarr’s Cemetery by erecting proper signage directing visitors to it and placing information panels at the republican plot.
Cllr O’Brien said:
“St Finbarr’s cemetery is the burial place of pivotal figures in Irish history, including Tomás MacCurtain, Terence MacSwiney, and Tom Barry. However there are few signs directing visitors or tourists to the cemetery, and nothing at the cemetery itself to alert them to its historical significance or tell the stories of those buried there.”
“Therefore I am glad the City Council has tonight passed a motion from myself committing it to erect proper signage for the cemetery as well as information panels at the republican plot commemorating some of the legendary figures who are there laid to rest.”
“It is particularly welcome that the council should take this decision given that the 90th anniversaries of the death of Lord Mayors Terence MacSwiney and Tomás MacCurtain took place in the year that has just ended. Encouraging a greater awareness of this significant aspect of Cork’s heritage also has the potential to bring more visitors to the city.”
For further information or comment contact Cllr Jonathan O’Brien @
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