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Wreath laying ceremony to be held at the plaque of Cork Civil War patriot

The event is being organised by the Volunteer Patrick Burns Memorial committee. The current Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy will do the wreath laying, with local councillor Joe Lynch (Sinn Féin) chairing the event. Born in the Powdermills in 1879, Patrick Burns joined the IRA in 1916, remaining loyal to the Republican cause through to the Civil War. He was accidentally injured on August 10 1922 when Ballincollig Barracks was set alight by Republican forces withdrawing from Cork City. Unknown to his comrades, Patrick was asleep in the barracks after being on duty and was badly burned. He succumbed to his injuries in the Mercy Hospital on August 21 1922 and is buried in the Republican Plot at St Finbarr's Cemetery. A plaque to commemorate the Ballincollig patriot who died during the Civil War was unveiled at the village's East Gate last year. PRO of the Volunteer Patrick Burns Committee Pat Manning said: 'We feel it is important to remember a local man who dedicated his life to the freedom of his country. On the night we will also honour the memory of the previous chair of our committee Des O'Grady who sadly passed away earlier this year and was instrumental in getting the plaque erected.' A function will be held in Healy's Bar nearby afterwards where Upton balladeers The Paddy Bhoys will provide the entertainment starting at 8.30pm.