Michael Collins (Irish leader) - Wikipedia
He was Chairman of the Provisional Government of the Irish Free State from January 1922 and commander-in-chief of the National Army from July until his death in an ambush in August 1922, …
Michael Collins | Biography & Facts | Britannica
Dec 4, 2025 · Michael Collins, hero of the Irish struggle for independence, best remembered for his daring strategy in directing the campaign of guerrilla warfare during the intensification of the Anglo …
Michael Collins: The Revolutionary Who Shaped Modern Ireland
Jan 1, 2025 · Michael Collins stands as one of the most iconic figures in Irish history—a revolutionary leader, strategist, and statesman who played a pivotal role in Ireland’s struggle for independence. …
BBC - History - Michael Collins
With support from London, Collins ordered it to be attacked, marking the beginning of civil war in Ireland. Collins took charge as commander-in-chief of the pro-treaty, Free State army.
Michael Collins and the Legacy of Irish Freedom
Aug 22, 2025 · Michael Collins was only 31 when he was assassinated, yet he played a pivotal role in establishing the Irish Free State. His famous quote, “To be the leader of a nation, you must first be a …
Michael Collins: Gunman to Statesman - King Laoghaire
Nov 28, 2025 · To the global imagination, Michael Collins is the quintessential romantic revolutionary: the “Big Fellow” who invented modern urban guerrilla warfare and cycled through Dublin under the …
Collins, Michael | Dictionary of Irish Biography
Collins, Michael (1890–1922), revolutionary leader, chairman of the Irish provisional government, and commander-in-chief of the provisional government army, was born 16 October 1890 at Woodfield, …
Michael Collins TD: “Government must stop applying double …
2 days ago · Michael Collins TD, Leader of Independent Ireland, has today welcomed the EU’s decision to extend Ireland’s nitrates derogation for a further three years, describing it as a “sensible and …
The role of Michael Collins in the Irish fight for independence
The truce was called, and Michael Collins, our hero from County Cork, was sent, much to his own dismay, to be among the lead negotiators for Ireland during the talks that would change the course of …
Lost Leaders - Michael Collins | National Museum of Ireland
Michael Collins served as the brains of the IRA during the War of Independence, and having negotiated the Treaty with Britain, became Minister of Finance in the Provisional Government that followed. On …