THE WAR MEMORIAL
Prominently located, the Great War Memorial commemorates the men and women of Cork who lost their lives or went missing during World War I (1914–1918) and, later, World War II (1939–1945). Its erection wasn't a state initiative but a community-led one, funded by public subscription under the guidance of the Cork Independent Ex-Servicemen’s Club. This reflects a profound, collective desire among the people of Cork to honour their fallen comrades, friends, and family.