IRA Memorial, Killarney facts for kids
The IRA Memorial is a memorial in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. The memorial is dedicated to the Kerry 2nd Brigade of the Irish Republican Army that participated in the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War.
History
When the memorial was erected, there was a debate as to which names should be included. it was decided that the memorial should be dedicated to the Kerry Brigade in general, rather than specific volunteers.
The plinth features a plaque that reads:
In memory of all who gave their lives in the fight for Irish Freedom from the Kerry No. 2 Brigade I.R.A And to all those in previous generations
There is also a smaller plaque that reads:
This memorial will not be unveiled until Ireland is free
In 1999 another plaque was unveiled on the site:
THIS PLAQUE IS ERECTED TO THE
MEMORY OF REDMOND O’SULLIVAN
MCC AND FOUNDER OF KILLARNEY
REPUBLICAN GRAVES ASSOCIATION
LIFE LONG REPUBLICAN
UNVEILED BY JOHN HOULIHAN
ERECTED BY THE NATIONAL
GRAVES ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
JANUARY 1999
