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OLD SOLDIERS' HOME

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This old building might not elicit the attention of most. However, it holds an interesting and relevant history. This is one of twentytwo soldiers’ homes established around the country by Elise Sandes, founder of a welfare movement for soldiers. Sandes aim was to create a home away from home for soldiers and provide religious relief and motherly care. Only three soldiers’ homes remained open during the Free State. Cobh was one of them.* Information from A magnificent walking guide of Cobh by the Transition Year students of Coláiste Muire 2020 Coláiste Muire Transition Year Heritage Project 2020 Please take two minutes to have a look at their work. https://colaistemuire.com/news/ty-heritage-project-2020/