27/02/2025
The Wallace sisters of Cork City—Nora and Sheila —were fearless revolutionaries who played a vital but often overlooked role in Ireland’s fight for independence. Born into a family of staunch Irish Rebels they ran a small printing press on St. Augustine Street, which became a nerve center for the IRA, producing propaganda, secret communications, and intelligence reports under constant threat from British forces.
Their home was a safe house for rebels, and they used their business as a front to gather and distribute vital information. Unwavering in their commitment, the Wallace sisters risked everything, refusing to back down even when their shop was raided and their lives were in danger. Their legacy stands as a testament to the resilience and bravery of the women who fought, not with guns, but with ink, paper, and an unbreakable spirit. The Rebel City Tour of Cork .cork.rebel (design by author)
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