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Most Impressive Centenary Commemoration at Ivale on Sunday

A truly impressive Centenary Commemoration remembering Volunteer Michael Dineen was held in Ivale, Kilcorney on Sunday, 27th June 2021.  Here we share some sixty images from the historic event which was superbly organised.   The appreciative attendees were blessed with glorious weather in the wonderfully scenic setting.   Look out for a full illustrated report by John Tarrant in the “Corkman”.  Tap in the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)  Highlights of Sunday’s  Event  may  be heard  on  tonight’s (29th June 2021) “Radio  Treasures”  programme  on  www.corkmusicstation.com  at  10pm.

Dan Joe O’Keeffe of Rathcoole delivering the superb keynote address.

Michael Dineen who officially unveiled the very impressive Monument to his Uncle – Volunteer Michael Dineen.

Monsignor Dan O’Riordan – a relation of Volunteer Michael Dineen – blessed the newly unveiled Monument.
Members of the Dineen Family attending the historic event.
Seán Barry was an excellent MC on the occasion.
Séamus Buckley invited everyone to splendid outdoor refreshments at Aubane Community Centre.
A special song was sung to commemorate the event.

Tommy Murphy and Jerry Lehane in attendance….Tommy and I were in the same Class at Primary School.  (S.R.)

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The Killing of Michael Dinneen

Early on the morning of the 24th of June 1921 I.R.A. Volunteer Michael Dineen from the Kilcorney Company County Cork was taken prisoner by Auxiliaries in a round-up of I.R.A. suspects. He was picked up at his brother’s house Ivale, and his body was later found at Tooreenbawn some three hundred yards from his home he had been shot.

“About 7 a.m. on Friday, June 24th., I noticed some Auxiliaries and a policeman at a little distance from my house. I have since ascertained that the policeman’s name was Dowd. I called my brother, Michael, who was in bed. He got up and dressed, and was saying his morning prayers when the Auxiliaries came in. They questioned him and charged him with being in the Rathcoole Ambush on the previous week, and with being an officer in the I.R.A., all of which was untrue, and which he denied. Then they took him out of the house and one of them went to his room, searched it and took some money. When this man came downstairs he ordered my brother to be brought in again, and questioned him about Sinn Fein, etc, and said: “I’m going to shoot you because you must be an officer in the I.R.A.” “If you do,” said Michael, “I can’t help it. I suppose you shot as innocent men as me.” He ordered Michael to be brought outside  [read more …] “The Killing of Michael Dinneen”