Delany Brothers Wreath Laying

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On December 11, to mark the 100th year anniversary, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh lay a wreath in honour of the Delany Brothers at Delany Park in Dublin Hill.

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The two volunteer brothers, Jeremiah and Cornelius were shot by Crown Forces on the night of the Burning of Cork in Jeremiah’s home.

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.Jeremiah died instantly and Cornelius died six days later at Cork’s Mercy Hospital.

The brothers are buried at St Finbarr’s Cemetery.