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Jennifer Horgan: Cork nun Kate McCarthy deserves better
S Jennifer Horgan: Cork nun Kate McCarthy deserves better
There is one film I would love everyone to see. It is based on a true story. The protagonist is an Irish nun living in France and working as a nurse during the Second World War, caring for both German and Allied soldiers.

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Assisted dying
Letters to the Editor: Assisted dying can result in a death that is less than peaceful
One reader urges caution about assisted dying, while others address issues including conflict in the Middle East, the shortage of gardaí, and Leaving Cert Irish exam questions

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023

Gormleys Signature Sale
Bible belonging to Michael Collins among historical items up for auction
Viewings for these items will take place at Gormleys Dublin from November 2-5, and at Gormleys Belfast from November 9-11, with the timed online auction closing on November 14.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Watch: John Spillane debuts song about Michael Collins at new statue unveiling
Watch: John Spillane debuts song about Michael Collins at new statue unveiling
Cork singing legend John Spillane performed a new Michael Collins song that he scripted for the very first time at the ceremony today on the Grand Parade.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

In pictures: New statue of Michael Collins unveiled in Cork City 
In pictures: New statue of Michael Collins unveiled in Cork City 
Unveiled by sporting legends Ronan O’Gara, Jimmy Barry Murphy and Rena Buckley, some 1,500 people turned out for the event — despite the rain

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Irish sporting legends to unveil new statue of Michael Collins in Cork city centre
Irish sporting legends to unveil new statue of Michael Collins in Cork city centre
The near life-size statue of the Big Fella will be unveiled on the Grand Parade on October 20

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

'Pragmatism of Michael Collins' needed to continue good relations between Ireland and UK
'Pragmatism of Michael Collins' needed to continue good relations between Ireland and UK
Tommie Gorman delivered the oration at Béal na Bláth in Co Cork this afternoon on the 101st anniversary of the death of Michael Collins

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

Minister Simon Harris TD
Simon Harris denies comment about 'a new social contract' is part of leadership bid
'Now is the time to build a new social contract — one which renews our promise as a Republic', Higher Education Minister tells Fine Gael Griffith/Collins commemoration in Glasnevin 

Sun, 13 Aug, 2023

Plaque honouring Michael Collins unveiled in London
Plaque honouring Michael Collins unveiled in London
Islington Council said the unveiling highlights the huge contributions of the local Irish community

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

Cork's 'Grande Dame' set for €25m sale
S Cork's 'Grande Dame' set for €25m sale
The 200-year-old hotel on Cork's South Mall is likely to be sold to Louis Fitzgerald  

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Michael Collins
Michael Moynihan: Taking a stand over plans for Michael Collins statue on Grand Parade
It's not the first time Cork City councillors have suggested yet another statue for Grand Parade — a decade ago it was for Ronan O'Gara and Peter Stringer, this time it's of the Big Fella

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023

Michael Collins
Location for Cork City's first Michael Collins statue revealed 
The near life-size piece will feature Collins standing alongside a bicycle, based on the iconic photograph of him taken with a Pierce bicycle in Wexford in 1922

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Nationwide events planned to mark 100 years since death of rebel leader Liam Lynch
Nationwide events planned to mark 100 years since death of rebel leader Liam Lynch
Committees dedicated to celebrating the life of General Liam Lynch are planning a wide programme of events, writes Sean O’Riordan

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Irish Civil War: Free State takes over its second city after naval landings and the Battle for Cork 
Irish Civil War: Free State takes over its second city after naval landings and the Battle for Cork 
Having fought through Passage West and Rochestown, Emmet Dalton's troops met little resistance in Cork as the 'Irregulars' sabotaged train lines and printing presses before retreating

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Michael Collins
Irish Civil War: Turbulent days in Cork and Kerry followed the killing of Michael Collins
The South West erupted in violence in the three and a half weeks after Michael Collins' assassination, writes Jack White

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

In living colour: Irish Civil War brought to life in new colourised collection
In living colour: Irish Civil War brought to life in new colourised collection
Black and white photos taken one hundred years ago during the battle for Dublin have been colourised for 'The Irish Civil War in Colour'

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Smart thinking behind proposal to erect a statue of Michael Collins
Irish Examiner view: Smart thinking behind proposal to erect a statue of Michael Collins
A century after his death, the plan to immortalise Collins with his trusty bicycle could hardly be more timely

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Councillors back plan to erect statue of Michael Collins in Cork
Councillors back plan to erect statue of Michael Collins in Cork
Backers of the project say it will not cost the city anything — but one councillor pointed out the city already has a notable monument to The Big Fellow

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Michael Collins: Meet the women in his early life who raised the boy to become the man
Michael Collins: Meet the women in his early life who raised the boy to become the man
Michael Collins’ father died when he was just six, and much of his childhood care devolved upon his eldest sisters. But who were the women in who shaped Michael Collins into an icon? 

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

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A Nation’s Grief: How the funeral of Michael Collins was reported 
The streets of Dublin were 'thronged' like never before on the day of Michael Collins' funeral. Here is how the day was reported on in 1922. 

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Parties move on from past hatred
Irish Examiner view: Parties move on from past hatred
Has Ireland reached the point of 'grown-up politics'?

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Fergus Finlay: Collins was never my hero — but he had potential for greatness
Fergus Finlay: Collins was never my hero — but he had potential for greatness
Michael Collins was supremely well-organised and efficient in a lot of what he did. And he was ruthless, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

'He gave his life for the Irish nation' — How the country reacted to Michael Collins' death
'He gave his life for the Irish nation' — How the country reacted to Michael Collins' death
The nation was plunged into grief following the assassination of Michael Collins. Here, using original reporting from the Cork Examiner on August 24, 1922, we look at the reaction to the death of the Irish leader

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Heroic death of Michael Collins: How the Cork Examiner reported his killing in 1922
Heroic death of Michael Collins: How the Cork Examiner reported his killing in 1922
This extract from the Cork Examiner on August 24, 1922, details how Cork was plunged into mourning after the fact became known that Michael Collins was dead

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Michael Collins was a young man carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders — artist, Mick O'Dea
Michael Collins was a young man carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders — artist, Mick O'Dea
The Big Fellow was only 31 when he was killed. This portrait was commissioned to commemorate the centenary of his death

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

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