Knockraha

Independence Way

Knockraha Historical & Heritage Society, Knockraha, Cork, Ireland

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About

The Independence Way was founded by the Knockraha Historical and Heritage Society. The intention of the trail is to map the significant sites that were active during the War of Independence. Knockraha was a significant area for the Irish Volunteers and an active branch of the Cumman na mBan. The area was a training ground, site of two bomb factories, location to stockpile weapons, a prison and series of safe houses. In 1917, volunteers of the Knockraha E Company was established. The Independence Way map will lead you to areas where the story of that period will be revealed.

1. FORMING THE VOLUNTEERS – The Meeting at ‘Liberty Hall’

1. FORMING THE VOLUNTEERS – The Meeting at ‘Liberty Hall’

2. BALLINAGOUL CROSS – Road to Grenade factory

2. BALLINAGOUL CROSS – Road to Grenade factory

3. WAR PRODUCTION – The Ballynanelagh Bomb Factory

3. WAR PRODUCTION – The Ballynanelagh Bomb Factory

4. Safe House Network

4. Safe House Network

5. PROTECTING THE VOLUNTEERS – Canavan’s Safe House

5. PROTECTING THE VOLUNTEERS – Canavan’s Safe House

6. TRAINING AND STOCKPILING – Knockraha Church

6. TRAINING AND STOCKPILING – Knockraha Church

7. CORK No. 1 BRIGADE – Grenade Factory

7. CORK No. 1 BRIGADE – Grenade Factory

8. CONTROLLING THE COUNTRYSIDE – The ‘Sinn Féin Court’

8. CONTROLLING THE COUNTRYSIDE – The ‘Sinn Féin Court’

9. THE HIJACKING OF THE UPNOR

9. THE HIJACKING OF THE UPNOR

10. USING LOCAL SKILLS – Ned Moloney’s Forge

10. USING LOCAL SKILLS – Ned Moloney’s Forge

11. A PLACE FOR PRISONERS – ‘Sing Sing’ Prison

11. A PLACE FOR PRISONERS – ‘Sing Sing’ Prison

12. FIGHTING A GUERRILLA WAR – ‘The Rea’

12. FIGHTING A GUERRILLA WAR – ‘The Rea’

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