The burning of West Cork's 'big houses' heightened local tensions

 About 25 buildings known as the ‘castles of the imperialists’ fell victim to a spate of devastating fires as locals sought to avenge the executions of Republicans throughout West Cork, 100 years ago this year.A CENTURY ago, Macroom Castle was deliberately burnt down. It

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