The great grandson of Dev's driver on the day #MichaelCollins100 was shot recorded Dev's response to the news of his tragic death as part of our schools' folklore project (to be launched shortly) #storiesoftherevolution #decadeofcentenaries #BealNaBlath
Today marks the anniversary of Michael Collins, killed on this day in an ambush at Beál na Bláth, Cork. Open Day today at the museum to mark the occasion.
#MichaelCollins #MichaelCollins House #BealnaBlath #Clonakilty #Cork #WestCork #ILoveClonakilty #PureCork #Onthisday
Looks like Jonathan Rhys Meyers has struck yet again almost 100 years to the day down in #BealNaBlath
The Michael Collins Annual Commemoration at Beál na Blath takes place this Sunday August 25th at 3pm. Speaking at this years event will be economist, Jim Power.
#michaelcollins #michaelcollins house #bealnablath #commemoration #irishhistory #cork #ireland
Thank You to Finbarr O ‘Donovan for the invitation to Woodfield, #birthplace of Micheal Collins on the 99th anniversary of his death at #BeálnaBlath
A plaque on the Eldon Hotel in Skibbereen commemorates Michael Collins, who was killed #onthisday in 1922 at Béal na Bláth. #irishhistory #michaelcollins #béalnabláth #decadeofcentenaries #skibbereen
Thousands gathered at Béal na Blá in #WestCork yesterday to mark the 100-year-anniversary of the death of #MichaelCollins at the age of 31, in an ambush during the Irish #CivilWar ; the national anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann was sang as the Irish Flag was hoisted; #BéalNaBláth
#OnThisDay 101 yrs ago #MichaelCollins shot dead at #BealnaBlath #WestCork #IrishCivilWar
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Body of Michael Collins lying in Shanakiel hospital in Cork after being shot dead at Béal na Bláth. 23 August 1922. #shanakielhospital #bealnablath #Collins100
Took a slight detour on the way home and stopped to pay respects at the site where the first Commander in Chief Michael Collins was ambushed #BéalNaBláth
General Michael Collins was shot dead at #bealnablath on this day in 1922 during the #irishcivilwar It was a traumatic time for the nation, one with far reaching consequences. #painting from #thesplit #exhibition Kevin Kavanagh 2014
Editorial from the 'Kerry People' newspaper on the death of #MichaelCollins
'Ireland, indeed, is a land of tragedy.'
A man of 'dauntless courage.'
#MichaelCollins 100 #BealNaBlath
