Historical Collections Online

 

greatcoat / Michael Collins

Michael Collins' greatcoat. Worn at the time of his death as result of ambush near Bandon, County Cork, 22nd August, 1922. There are the remains of dried mud on the bottom flap of the coat. Some evidence of blood under the collar on the right hand side. The coat and cap came from President...

 

note / Michael Collins, 19 August 1922

Last known despatch of General Michael Collins, dated 19 August 1922 AT 8.45 P.M. Addressed to the NCO at Lisnacarny.

 

picture / Beal na mBlath, 1922

Print, colour, entitled 'The Death of General Michael Collins, killed in action at Beal na mBlath, Co. Cork, August 22nd, 1922.

 

relic / Michael Collins

Rosary beads, alleged to have been found on the person of Michael Collins at his death, and kept by Colonel Joe O'Reilly. The beads possibly of synthetic material, the electro-plated crucifix case engraved with stylised shamrock motifs, hinged lid marked with maker's mark "H.H.". Engraving on...

 

flag / Michael Collins

Flag which draped Michael Collins' body on the journey from Cork to Shanakill Hospital after his fatal wounding at Béal na mBlath. 6' x 4' white field with Red Cross in centre. The father of the donor, a Mr Connolly, was one of the ambulance crew.

 

badge / Michael Collins, Irish Volunteers

Irish Volunteers uniform button. Circular brass button attached to pin, showing the initials "I.V." on either side of a harp. A paper note attached reads "From Michael's Tunic 27.8.1922". From an Irish Volunteers Tunic. Said to have been worn by Michael Collins at Béal na mBláth, 1922. The pencil...