Michael Collins's Legend
Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure
in
the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence. During the War of Independence he
was
Director of Intelligence of the Irish Republican Army and a government minister of the
self-declared Irish Republic.
During this time he secretly provided support for an IRA offensive in Northern Ireland. It
was
soon disrupted by the Irish Civil War, in which Collins was commander-in-chief of the
National
Army. He was shot and killed in an ambush by anti-Treaty forces on 22 August 1922.
About Michael Collins history
Our site tells the story of Michael Collins. He was a great hero and many people honoured him during his lifetime and throughout history. This site gives an interesting brief story of his history and provides external links to give further insight into his story. Also, there are a few museums, the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, and the beautiful Michael Collins Centre museums in Clonakilty West Cork. This site includes links to the museum, external links to other museums and gives an option to book tickets online to visit the museum.
Michael Collins History Timeline
1890s Michael Collins younger
Collins was born in Woodfield, Sam's Cross, near Rosscarbery,
County Cork, on 16 October 1890, the third son and youngest of eight
children.
More informaton to wikimedia
1917s Easter Rising
In the aftermath of the Easter Rising Collins was imprisoned in
Frongoch in Wales. Amongst the internees were hundreds of those who had participated in
the Easter Rising and those who had been suspected of participation.
More informaton at Michael Collins House's website
1922s Provisional government
The Provisional Government's first obligation was to create a
Constitution for the Free State. This was undertaken by Collins and a team of
solicitors. The outcome of their work became the Irish Constitution of 1922.
More
informaton to wikimedia
On 22nd August 1922 Michael Collins decreased
Michael Collins was shot dead on this day, 22 August 1922 in Beal
na Bláth, Co. Cork during the Irish Civil War. There are a number of items on display in
Kilmainham Gaol Museum related to that tragic event.
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