The Story of Tomás Mac Curtáin

Tomás MacCurtain, a dedicated family man, took an active role in the War of Independence. Originally from Ballyknockane in County Cork, his love of the Irish language and culture led him to become involved with the Gaelic League, the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Irish Volunteers. A dedicated father and husband, he was in command of the Irish Volunteers in Cork during the 1916 Rising in Dublin. He was shot dead by British forces on 20 March 1920. This short biography will open up this fascinating figure to younger readers.

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Fionnuala MacCurtain is the grand-daughter of Tomás Mac Curtain and lives in Cork. She has appeared on several historical RTE programmes, including 'The Burning of Cork'. Her biography of her Grandfather, 'Remember it's for Ireland' was published in 2006.

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• A fascinating new addition to the series, particulary for readers from Cork Follows on from the success of 'The Story of Michael Collins' and 'The Story of Daniel O'Connell' Very well-known and dynamic author * Anniversary of his death marked in March each year