Over a century after his death, Michael Collins is considered to be one of the most important figures in Ireland’s fight for independence. To mark the anniversary of his passing, we are hosting a special tour in tribute to this man’s life.
On the tour you will journey with our tour guide through:
- his childhood
- the role that he played in the 1916 Rising
- his ascension to positions of power during the War of Independence
- the outbreak of the Civil War
- his death in Béál na Bláth on August 22nd 1922 and the effect this had on Ireland’s future
This tour will feature artefacts in our museum that reference different periods in his life, from his early membership in the GAA as a young man to his role as a plenipotentiary during the treaty negotiations in London in 1921. This tour is dedicated to Collins’ life, his accomplishments, and telling the story of his legacy.
Please note this tour includes descriptions of violence and may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.
Image courtesy of the National Library of Ireland.