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#Michael Collins

# michael-collins - Wednesday 18 September, 2019

Government chief whip says procedure for establishing Direct Provision centres 'unfair' on locals Oughterard

Government chief whip says procedure for establishing Direct Provision centres 'unfair' on locals

Sep 18th 2019, 5:55 PM 14,355 Views 43 Comments

Seán Kyne TD added that the State has a duty to provide for asylum seekers.

# michael-collins - Sunday 18 August, 2019

How much do you know about Michael Collins? Quiz

How much do you know about Michael Collins?

Aug 18th 2019, 9:00 PM 58,127 Views 75 Comments

Let’s test your knowledge of The Big Fella.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 16 July, 2019

Astronaut Michael Collins returns to Apollo 11 launch site 50 years to the day since mission lifted off One Small Step

Astronaut Michael Collins returns to Apollo 11 launch site 50 years to the day since mission lifted off

Jul 16th 2019, 9:30 PM 22,261 Views 46 Comments

Collins spoke at length about his experience on the mission and about NASA’s next moon programme.

# michael-collins - Saturday 13 July, 2019

'The excitement of it was magical': How Ireland tuned in to watch Apollo 11 make history One Small Step

'The excitement of it was magical': How Ireland tuned in to watch Apollo 11 make history

Jul 13th 2019, 10:30 AM 13,560 Views 40 Comments

It was in the early hours of 21 July 1969 that Irish audiences first heard Neil Armstrong’s famous words as he stepped onto the surface.

# michael-collins - Thursday 9 August, 2018

'5,000 men needed to recreate Bloody Sunday 1920 - no jeans' - Neil Jordan donates archive to National Library Michael Collins

'5,000 men needed to recreate Bloody Sunday 1920 - no jeans' - Neil Jordan donates archive to National Library

Aug 9th 2018, 1:05 PM 14,986 Views 11 Comments

The archive will be digitised and put on display.

# michael-collins - Monday 18 June, 2018

From The42 Former Ireland U21 player becomes youngest manager in England's top four divisions Big Promotion

Former Ireland U21 player becomes youngest manager in England's top four divisions

Jun 18th 2018, 10:12 AM 10,080 Views 4 Comments

Michael Collins has been named as Bradford City’s new head coach.

# michael-collins - Sunday 22 April, 2018

From The Daily Edge 16 of the oddest Amazon reviews of Irish films 5 Stars

16 of the oddest Amazon reviews of Irish films

Apr 22nd 2018, 9:30 PM 8,800 Views 4 Comments

Some people just don’t think Michael Collins is Irish enough.

# michael-collins - Sunday 28 January, 2018

From The Daily Edge The Michael Collins movie was on last night and people had some opinions on his and Kitty's relationship Goals

The Michael Collins movie was on last night and people had some opinions on his and Kitty's relationship

Jan 28th 2018, 10:23 AM 12,052 Views 8 Comments

“Oh yeah, so he has time to start a revolution but I can’t get my big fella to text me back?”

# michael-collins - Monday 18 December, 2017

'It's Belfast or go blind': Bus of elderly head on eight-hour journey up North for cataract surgery Waiting Lists

'It's Belfast or go blind': Bus of elderly head on eight-hour journey up North for cataract surgery

Dec 18th 2017, 9:56 PM 16,286 Views 38 Comments

There are currently more than 8,500 people on the cataract waiting list in Ireland.

# michael-collins - Saturday 21 October, 2017

'It belongs in the bin': Expanding Cork city has potential to be destructive across rural Ireland say TDs Dangerous Precedent

'It belongs in the bin': Expanding Cork city has potential to be destructive across rural Ireland say TDs

Oct 21st 2017, 9:45 AM 17,861 Views 38 Comments

Rural TDs fear expanding Cork city would set a dangerous precedent in councils across the country.

# michael-collins - Saturday 8 July, 2017

Michael Collins 'would not be happy' with suggestions Ireland follow Britain out of EU Was It For This

Michael Collins 'would not be happy' with suggestions Ireland follow Britain out of EU

Jul 8th 2017, 6:50 AM 16,300 Views 146 Comments

MEP Seán Kelly said it is “daft” to suggest Ireland should make itself economically dependent on the UK again.

# michael-collins - Sunday 25 June, 2017

From The Daily Edge 18 observations every Irish person makes when they're watching Michael Collins The Big Fella

18 observations every Irish person makes when they're watching Michael Collins

Jun 25th 2017, 9:00 PM 26,066 Views 1 Comment

“Jonathan Rhys Meyers you little shit”

# michael-collins - Sunday 12 February, 2017

Ireland's biggest movie studio is up for sale, but developers won't be allowed build houses there House Ban

Ireland's biggest movie studio is up for sale, but developers won't be allowed build houses there

Feb 12th 2017, 7:00 AM 16,759 Views 7 Comments

Wicklow’s Ardmore Studios, previously home to films like Michael Collins, is up for sale.

# michael-collins - Sunday 21 August, 2016

Leo Varadkar: "I foresee a united Ireland at some point in the future" Ireland's Future

Leo Varadkar: "I foresee a united Ireland at some point in the future"

Aug 21st 2016, 1:01 PM 22,632 Views 114 Comments

Minister Leo Varadkar was giving his speech at the Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith commemoration in Glasnevin cemetery today.

# michael-collins - Sunday 5 June, 2016

"It's a bear pit" - 100 days in, our newest TDs talk the hours, income, and oddities that come with Dáil life Finding Their Feet

"It's a bear pit" - 100 days in, our newest TDs talk the hours, income, and oddities that come with Dáil life

Jun 5th 2016, 8:30 AM 17,642 Views 17 Comments

There are a huge amount of first-time TDs in the 32nd Dáil. Here’s how they’ve been finding life in their new home.

# michael-collins - Thursday 5 May, 2016

Dáil to vote for Taoiseach for the fourth time tomorrow We Go Again

Dáil to vote for Taoiseach for the fourth time tomorrow

May 5th 2016, 3:40 PM 31,335 Views 149 Comments

Some independent TDs are unhappy that certain items have been omitted from the draft document for government.

# michael-collins - Thursday 17 March, 2016

From The Daily Edge 14 very Irish tweets about Michael Collins last night Midweek Movie

14 very Irish tweets about Michael Collins last night

Mar 17th 2016, 9:19 AM 9,153 Views No Comments

The whole country was watching.

# michael-collins - Friday 26 February, 2016

Neil Jordan: 'The kind of movies I'm known for making, they don't make them anymore" Interview

Neil Jordan: 'The kind of movies I'm known for making, they don't make them anymore"

Feb 26th 2016, 8:00 PM 17,679 Views 9 Comments

We speak to the Oscar-winning director about Michael Collins, 20 years on.

# michael-collins - Thursday 14 January, 2016

From The Daily Edge This Alan Rickman story from the set of Michael Collins is just so Irish Dev

This Alan Rickman story from the set of Michael Collins is just so Irish

Jan 14th 2016, 6:20 PM 17,202 Views 4 Comments

Dev, ye bollix.

# michael-collins - Friday 11 December, 2015

From The42 Fan's tricolour depicts Jon Walters as another great Irish leader Green White And Gold

Fan's tricolour depicts Jon Walters as another great Irish leader

Dec 11th 2015, 1:19 PM 6,290 Views 21 Comments

The Stoke City man is dressed in full uniform as Michael Collins.

# michael-collins - Thursday 26 November, 2015

From The Daily Edge 9 very Irish cocktails every Irish person needs to try at least once Michael Collins

9 very Irish cocktails every Irish person needs to try at least once

Nov 26th 2015, 12:09 PM 10,200 Views 2 Comments

“One Mai Tai Baiii, please.”

# michael-collins - Saturday 24 October, 2015

"We're going 'mother of God, how are we going to survive in this country?'" Carrickmines

"We're going 'mother of God, how are we going to survive in this country?'"

Oct 24th 2015, 10:00 PM 60,958 Views 87 Comments

Actor Michael Collins speaks to us about Traveller life in Ireland, and his latest role.

# michael-collins - Thursday 15 October, 2015

A Dublin home used by Michael Collins as a safe house is for sale... New To Market

A Dublin home used by Michael Collins as a safe house is for sale...

Oct 15th 2015, 12:34 PM 13,581 Views 6 Comments

And it’s really very swanky.

# michael-collins - Sunday 27 September, 2015

From The Daily Edge These Irish fans pulled off a prank on the big screen before the rugby match in London Lost And Found

These Irish fans pulled off a prank on the big screen before the rugby match in London

Sep 27th 2015, 4:26 PM 17,824 Views 11 Comments

Would Michael Collins and Padraig Pearse please make their way to lost and found?

# michael-collins - Monday 24 August, 2015

Poll: Is too much being done to commemorate the 1916 Rising? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Is too much being done to commemorate the 1916 Rising?

Aug 24th 2015, 9:23 AM 18,600 Views 106 Comments

A commemorative event was held in west Cork for Michael Collins yesterday.

# michael-collins - Monday 4 May, 2015

Michael Collins would've been too young to run for president. Welcome to #PresRef Pres Ref

Michael Collins would've been too young to run for president. Welcome to #PresRef

May 4th 2015, 6:30 PM 20,327 Views 94 Comments

Yes vote campaigners say that age is no measure of experience.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 31 March, 2015

The government is going to buy the historic Moore Street site 2016 Commemorations

The government is going to buy the historic Moore Street site

Mar 31st 2015, 7:15 PM 16,606 Views 37 Comments

Numbers 14-17 Moore Street have been designated as a site for a Commemorative Centre.

# michael-collins - Thursday 13 November, 2014

Leo: Gerry Adams has quite an opinion of himself Criticism

Leo: Gerry Adams has quite an opinion of himself

Nov 13th 2014, 9:42 AM 11,279 Views 189 Comments

“This is a man who likes to compare himself to Mandela, he is now comparing himself to Michael Collins.”

# michael-collins - Wednesday 12 November, 2014

Gerry Adams's gunpoint comments 'a barely concealed threat to the modern media' Shinner Dinner

Gerry Adams's gunpoint comments 'a barely concealed threat to the modern media'

Nov 12th 2014, 3:43 PM 30,848 Views 309 Comments

The Sinn Féin president will not withdraw remarks made at a fundraising dinner in New York last week.

# michael-collins - Monday 15 September, 2014

Blood-soaked hands of Michael Collins in Young Fine Gael recruitment poster is 'satire' House Of Cards

Blood-soaked hands of Michael Collins in Young Fine Gael recruitment poster is 'satire'

Sep 15th 2014, 4:57 PM 18,632 Views 113 Comments

The poster is a take-off of the popular Netflix drama House of Cards.

# michael-collins - Saturday 23 August, 2014

Grand nieces of Michael Collins present his death mask to museum Remembrance

Grand nieces of Michael Collins present his death mask to museum

Aug 23rd 2014, 2:49 PM 24,126 Views 29 Comments

A ceremony was held at the Cathal Brugha Barracks yesterday to mark Collins’ death in 1922.

# michael-collins - Sunday 17 August, 2014

Public urged to join "ramped up" Michael Collins commemoration today The Big Fella

Public urged to join "ramped up" Michael Collins commemoration today

Aug 17th 2014, 7:30 AM 15,433 Views 116 Comments

The event will be the first attended by the Defence Forces in recent decades.

# michael-collins - Friday 30 May, 2014

'Bombshell' Fianna Fáil split in Limerick after election success Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

'Bombshell' Fianna Fáil split in Limerick after election success

May 30th 2014, 3:10 PM 34,988 Views 101 Comments

Four councillors have broken away from the party, meaning it no longer has a majority across the city and county council.

# michael-collins - Sunday 18 May, 2014

Video column: The Writer – the life and work of Tim Pat Coogan Dubliners

Video column: The Writer – the life and work of Tim Pat Coogan

May 18th 2014, 7:30 PM 127 Views 6 Comments

As part of a series of interviews with Dubliners, journalist Eoin Lynch and photographer Deirdre Brennan speak to writer and journalist Tim Pat Coogan.

# michael-collins - Sunday 4 May, 2014

From The Daily Edge The REAL story of the assassination of Michael Collins The Big Fella

The REAL story of the assassination of Michael Collins

May 4th 2014, 12:30 PM 5,436 Views 2 Comments

Everything you know is a lie.* (*Not really)

# michael-collins - Sunday 20 April, 2014

Video: Watch Michael Collins address a crowd before it gets broken up by gunshots From The Archives This post contains videos

Video: Watch Michael Collins address a crowd before it gets broken up by gunshots

Apr 20th 2014, 10:15 AM 25,961 Views 88 Comments

Collins gives an impassioned speech before shots are fired and some fights break out.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 25 March, 2014

Seven life-sized roadside posters of Michael Collins stolen in Kilkenny Civil War Politics

Seven life-sized roadside posters of Michael Collins stolen in Kilkenny

Mar 25th 2014, 9:45 PM 13,528 Views 27 Comments

The chairperson of the Kilkenny Musical Society said feelings on this time in Irish history still run high in certain quarters.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 4 March, 2014

From The Daily Edge Charming video asks people to name their favourite Irish film Irish Film

Charming video asks people to name their favourite Irish film

Mar 4th 2014, 2:32 PM 4,268 Views 16 Comments

Into The West? Michael Collins? The Snapper? We can’t decide.

# michael-collins - Thursday 5 December, 2013

'Insulting, offensive, quite outrageous': Sinn Féin criticised over Smithwick response Smithwick Tribunal

'Insulting, offensive, quite outrageous': Sinn Féin criticised over Smithwick response

Dec 5th 2013, 9:54 AM 11,681 Views 312 Comments

The party is under pressure this morning over its response to the report of the Smithwick Tribunal which found collusion over the murder of two RUC officers by the IRA.

# michael-collins - Wednesday 16 October, 2013

Defence Forces celebrate birthday of Michael Collins Michael Collins

Defence Forces celebrate birthday of Michael Collins

Oct 16th 2013, 7:15 AM 6,988 Views 59 Comments

Visitors to the barracks in Cork will have an opportunity to see armoured fighting vehicles including the ‘Sliabh na mBan’, which accompanied Collins at the Béal na mBláth ambush in 1922.

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