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#Michael Collins

# michael-collins - Monday 22 August, 2022

Arrest made as gardaí investigate object thrown at Taoiseach during Béal na Bláth event
# Michael Collins
# Michael Collins

Arrest made as gardaí investigate object thrown at Taoiseach during Béal na Bláth event

Aug 22nd 2022, 4:48 PM 39,006 Views 0 Comments

The incident happened at the Taoiseach’s speech in Cork yesterday.

Michael Collins' family and Defence Forces mark centenary of death
# Civil War
# Civil War

Michael Collins' family and Defence Forces mark centenary of death

Aug 22nd 2022, 3:27 PM 13,217 Views 8 Comments

Collins was shot and killed during an ambush by anti-treaty forces in Co Cork.

The death of Michael Collins and the what-ifs of Irish history
# Michael Collins
# Michael Collins

The death of Michael Collins and the what-ifs of Irish history

Aug 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM 22,514 Views 19 Comments

The revolutionary-turned finance minister died aged just 32.

# michael-collins - Sunday 21 August, 2022

Anatomy of an Ambush: Béal na Bláth and the military battle that changed the path of Irish history
# Collins 100
# Collins 100

Anatomy of an Ambush: Béal na Bláth and the military battle that changed the path of Irish history

Aug 21st 2022, 8:05 PM 31,131 Views 14 Comments

Commandant Stephen MacEoin, a historian and infantry leader, examines the ambush at Béal na Bláth from a military perspective.

History made at Michael Collins centenary commemoration – Varadkar
# Michael Collins
# Michael Collins

History made at Michael Collins centenary commemoration – Varadkar

Updated Aug 21st 2022, 3:14 PM 45,204 Views 76 Comments

Thousands of people are at the ceremony, taking place in Collins’s native West Cork.

'I was never a fan of de Valera': Neil Jordan on the legacy of his Michael Collins biopic
# Michael Collins
# Michael Collins

'I was never a fan of de Valera': Neil Jordan on the legacy of his Michael Collins biopic

Updated Aug 21st 2022, 2:27 PM 33,297 Views 22 Comments

The film is credited, along with a biography published around the same time, of bringing Collins’s role as a revolutionary to prominence.

Tycoon Ben Dunne selling art collection featuring high-profile Lavery painting
# Art Collection
# Art Collection

Tycoon Ben Dunne selling art collection featuring high-profile Lavery painting

Aug 21st 2022, 12:00 PM 38,455 Views 14 Comments

Among them is John Lavery’s Sketch For Pro-Cathedral, Dublin 1922 – the painting of the funeral of Michael Collins.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 16 August, 2022

Mary Lou McDonald: Michael Collins is a divisive figure, but history is complex
# Collins Remembered
# Collins Remembered

Mary Lou McDonald: Michael Collins is a divisive figure, but history is complex

Updated Aug 16th 2022, 1:15 PM 47,097 Views 90 Comments

As the anniversary of Collins’ death approaches this weekend, the Sinn Féin leader examines his legacy.

# michael-collins - Monday 15 August, 2022

Michael Collins’ diaries to be made public for first time
# War Of Independence
# War Of Independence

Michael Collins’ diaries to be made public for first time

Aug 15th 2022, 1:05 PM 16,464 Views 10 Comments

The five diaries cover the period from 1918 to Collins’ death in 1922.

# michael-collins - Friday 22 July, 2022

AIB says it 'will not proceed' with plans to make 70 branches cashless in wake of massive backlash
# AIB
# AIB

AIB says it 'will not proceed' with plans to make 70 branches cashless in wake of massive backlash

Jul 22nd 2022, 12:42 PM 61,418 Views 86 Comments
  • The bank said it would not be proceeding with the move due to "customer and public unease".
  • The decision has been welcomed by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and the Irish League of Credit Unions.
  • The statement came as three Rural Independent Group TDs demanded to speak with the bank's CEO at AIB HQ this morning.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 26 April, 2022

Salads and cycling aren't weird: Taoiseach comes to Eamon Ryan's defence amid Dáil criticism

Salads and cycling aren't weird: Taoiseach comes to Eamon Ryan's defence amid Dáil criticism

Apr 26th 2022, 5:58 PM 50,043 Views 47 Comments

Independent TD Mattie McGrath said Martin was drinking too much green tea and that it had gone to his head.

# michael-collins - Wednesday 16 March, 2022

Lock of Michael Collins’ hair sells for over €21,000 at auction
# Belfast
# Belfast

Lock of Michael Collins’ hair sells for over €21,000 at auction

Mar 16th 2022, 12:18 PM 15,298 Views 8 Comments

A revolver owned by the republican leader was also sold for over €10,000.

# michael-collins - Sunday 16 January, 2022

Commemoration to mark the 100th anniversary of Dublin Castle handover taking place today
# 100 Years On
# 100 Years On

Commemoration to mark the 100th anniversary of Dublin Castle handover taking place today

Jan 16th 2022, 7:45 AM 14,482 Views 14 Comments

On 16 January 1922 at 1.45pm, the Viceroy of Ireland formally handed over power.

# michael-collins - Monday 8 November, 2021

Michael Collins' diaries of daily life have been loaned to the State by his family
# Michael Collins
# Michael Collins

Michael Collins' diaries of daily life have been loaned to the State by his family

Nov 8th 2021, 8:20 PM 23,061 Views 15 Comments

The diaries cover Collins’ day-to-day life, spanning the Civil War and the foundation of the State

# michael-collins - Thursday 23 September, 2021

Senator urges Government to acquire Michael Collins artifacts before they are auctioned
# Historical Significance
# Historical Significance

Senator urges Government to acquire Michael Collins artifacts before they are auctioned

Sep 23rd 2021, 2:42 PM 17,904 Views 11 Comments

The items are to go up for auction next week.

# michael-collins - Wednesday 28 April, 2021

Michael Collins, who piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft during the Moon landing, has died aged 90
# Apollo 11
# Apollo 11

Michael Collins, who piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft during the Moon landing, has died aged 90

Apr 28th 2021, 6:39 PM 22,394 Views 57 Comments

Michael Collins piloted the orbiting command module as his colleages landed on the Moon.

# michael-collins - Friday 8 January, 2021

Explainer: The curious case of Michael Collins' bloodstained cap being removed from museum display
# Hidden History
# Hidden History

Explainer: The curious case of Michael Collins' bloodstained cap being removed from museum display

Jan 8th 2021, 5:39 PM 26,094 Views 27 Comments

The National Museum of Ireland said the 2005 decision was ‘primarily’ about preserving the hat.

# michael-collins - Friday 31 July, 2020

'People are going blind': Bus of waitlisted cataract patients to journey up North for surgery
# Belfast Or Blind
# Belfast Or Blind

'People are going blind': Bus of waitlisted cataract patients to journey up North for surgery

Jul 31st 2020, 3:55 PM 15,292 Views 25 Comments

As of the end of June, there were 6,023 patients waiting for a cataract procedure.

# michael-collins - Sunday 28 June, 2020

Micheál Martin plans on hanging Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins portraits side-by-side in his office
# Party Politics
# Party Politics

Micheál Martin plans on hanging Eamon de Valera and Michael Collins portraits side-by-side in his office

Jun 28th 2020, 6:45 PM 49,512 Views 120 Comments

Martin said it will act as a symbol of historic government coalition that was formed this week.

# michael-collins - Monday 13 April, 2020

Quiz: Michael Collins is on TV again tonight - how well do you know the movie?
# Irish History
# Irish History

Quiz: Michael Collins is on TV again tonight - how well do you know the movie?

Apr 13th 2020, 10:00 PM 57,362 Views 84 Comments

Test your knowledge of the 1996 classic.

# michael-collins - Wednesday 12 February, 2020

Independent Cork TD apologises for calling Shane Ross a 'scumbag'
# Michael Collins
# Michael Collins

Independent Cork TD apologises for calling Shane Ross a 'scumbag'

Feb 12th 2020, 11:09 AM 43,078 Views 63 Comments

Michael Collins withdrew his comment, saying it was “over the top”.

# michael-collins - Saturday 28 December, 2019

'Take them to hell': The curious tale of the hidden Russian jewels and Dev's deal with the Bolsheviks
# State Papers
# State Papers

'Take them to hell': The curious tale of the hidden Russian jewels and Dev's deal with the Bolsheviks

Dec 28th 2019, 12:00 PM 31,991 Views 9 Comments

The jewels were given as security by Russian envoy in America in 1920 for a $20,000 loan advanced by the Irish Republic.

# michael-collins - Tuesday 22 October, 2019

'I hope I don't follow the fate of Michael Collins': Veteran Tory MP namechecks Irish leader in Commons debate
# The Big Fella
# The Big Fella

'I hope I don't follow the fate of Michael Collins': Veteran Tory MP namechecks Irish leader in Commons debate

Oct 22nd 2019, 7:06 PM 31,714 Views 39 Comments

MP Owen Paterson quoted Collins’ speech during the December 1921 Anglo-Irish Treaty debates in the Dáil.

# michael-collins - Wednesday 18 September, 2019

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

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

Sep 18th 2019, 5:55 PM 14,665 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
# Quiz

How much do you know about Michael Collins?

Aug 18th 2019, 9:00 PM 60,592 Views 76 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
# 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 22,424 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
# 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 14,198 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
# 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 15,224 Views 11 Comments

The archive will be digitised and put on display.

# michael-collins - Monday 18 June, 2018

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

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

Jun 18th 2018, 10:12 AM 10,132 Views 4 Comments

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

# michael-collins - Sunday 22 April, 2018

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

16 of the oddest Amazon reviews of Irish films

Apr 22nd 2018, 9:30 PM 8,869 Views 4 Comments

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

# michael-collins - Sunday 28 January, 2018

The Michael Collins movie was on last night and people had some opinions on his and Kitty's relationship
# Goals
From The Daily Edge
# 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 12,325 Views 9 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
# 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 17,356 Views 36 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
# 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 17,975 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
# Was It For This

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

Jul 8th 2017, 6:50 AM 16,623 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

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

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

Jun 25th 2017, 9:00 PM 27,758 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
# 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 16,968 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
# Ireland's Future

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

Aug 21st 2016, 1:01 PM 23,118 Views 112 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
# 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 18,008 Views 16 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
# We Go Again

Dáil to vote for Taoiseach for the fourth time tomorrow

May 5th 2016, 3:40 PM 31,402 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

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

14 very Irish tweets about Michael Collins last night

Mar 17th 2016, 9:19 AM 9,395 Views 0 Comments

The whole country was watching.

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