- Interview with Tim Crowley from the Michael Collins Centre
- Unveiling The Collins StatueAugust In Irish History
Some remarkable anniversaries for August in Irish history
August 1800 - The Act of Union was passed dissolving the Irish Parliament and creating the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Act remained on the statutes in Ireland until 1962.
August 1870 - Gladstone's first Land Act passed introducing some limited land reforms. It gave force of law to the 'Ulster Custom', provided compensation for evicted tenants and allowed tenants to borrow from Government to buy their holdings.
August 1916 - The final leader of the 1916 Rising, Roger Casement was hanged for treason in Pentonville Prison. His trial led to a re-interpretation of the Treason Act which led to the accusation that Casement was 'hanged on a comma'.
Book Reviews - Michael Collins
Collins - The man who won the war
A Great read for those already familiar with the basic details of Michael Collins life. This books mostly focuses on Collins military life, his astonshing dismantling of the British Intelligence system in Ireland and his dominance of the War of Independence.
Read More...Michael Collins - A life in Pictures
An amazing collection of photos from the life of Michael Collins who was pursued by a British Secret Service desperate for photos of the elusive War of Independence leader.
Read More...I signed my death warrant
A compelling study of the pivotal Treaty negotiations and Collins role in them. Sent by De Valera to negotiate on behalf of his country, Collins knew the enormous challenge that faced him when returning to Ireland to sell the details of the negotiated peace. 'I have signed my own death warrant' he...
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