Senior Cycle History Tour

Sacred Heart Senior Cycle History students enjoyed a day out of the classroom to explore local events during the War Of Independence/Civil War period. On this beautiful autumnal morning, the budding historians went to the Micheal Collins Centre first, a museum which is run by the Crowley family. What followed was an emotional and thought provoking account of the events that transpired approximately 100 years ago. The students were very impressed with the collection of artefacts on display.

From there, the girls travelled to Rosscarbery to view the scene of an IRA ambush on the RIC station and witnessed the scorch marks that still remain on the footpath from grenade explosions. After a brief visit to the grave of Michael Collins’s mother, the group headed for Kilmichael to observe the scene of the famous ambush just over 100 years ago.

The last stop was at Béal na Bláth where all assembled were provided with a lecture on the scene of The Big Fella’s demise. We would like to thank Tim Crowley, a man who is truly passionate about this époque of Irish history, for such an enjoyable and informative day out. Huge thanks to Mr Daly also.