Multitext - Michael Collins

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Collins soon after his release from prison following the 1916 Rising.	Front page of the Evening Echo, Thursday, August, 24, 1922; two days after the death of Collins at Beál na mBláth.	Gavin Duffy, Michael Collins, Arthur Griffith and R. C. Barton at the Anglo Irish Treaty Negotiations, London. October 11, 1921.
Michael Collins, Commander in Chief, Irish National Army, 1922.	Collins in London during the Treaty negotiations towards the end of 1921.	Michael Collins (left) with a hurley during the interval of a hurling match at Croke Park in September, 1921, shortly after the cessation of hostilities with Britain.
Michael Collins wearing the uniform of the Irish Volunteers, 1916.	Collins' body lying in hospital after he was shot dead at Beál na mBláth.	Collins just a few days before his death, at the funeral of Arthur Griffith.
Michael Collins addresses a crowd gathered for the great treaty meeting in College Green, Dublin, on March 18, 1922.	Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins leaving a church service, c. 1921.	Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, photographic commemorative print to mark their deaths in August 1922.
Michael Collins in his ruined home in Clonakilty.	Michael Collins in his ruined home in Clonakilty.	Michael Collins and an old woman in West Cork, 1922.
Michael Collins addressing players before throwing in the ball at Croke Park The occasion was the Kilkenny vs Tipperary All Ireland Final, 1922.	Michael Collins leaving Earlsfort Terrace after a meeting, 1922.	Michael Collins with Col. Joe O'Reilly arriving at Earlsfort Terrace for Dáil meeting
Michael Collins in uniform at Portobello Barracks, Dublin, 1922.	Collins and Griffith in Sligo for an election meeting, April 1922. Neither would live to see another election.	Michael Collins, half-length portrait c. 1920.
Michael Collins arriving at Earlsfort Terrace, 1921.	Michael Collins in uniform, half length portrait.	Funeral of Arthur Griffith, 1922. Michael Collins by graveside in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Funeral of Arthur Griffith, 1922. Michael Collins and others at the funeral of Arthur Griffith. Collins strikes an impressive pose, looking directly at the camera. Less than two weeks [...]	Funeral of Arthur Griffith, 1922. Michael Collins, Richard Mulcahy and others at the funeral of Arthur Griffith.	Four of the delegates with their clerical staff aboard the boat for England. Left to right: Arthur Griffith, Edmund (Eamonn) Duggan, Robert Barton and George Gavan Duffy. Michael Collins travelled to London on the following day [...]
The Glittering Gates.	Debating the Treaty, Earlsfort Terrace, 14 December 1921. The first day of debate was almost completely occupied with deciding whether the delegates had the right to sign without consulting Dublin. As plenip [...]	De Valera with other Treaty Plenipotentiaries on board the boat to England
Treaty Plenipotentiaries departing for London from Dun Laoghaire.	Irish delegation in Hans Place, London on the day after the signing. Lloyd George with his formidable political skill and threat of 'immediate and terrible war', had compelled all of the Irish delegation members to sign [...]	A Bristol Aircraft Company two seater aircraft bought for Collins. The plane was purchased for him by Commandant Emmett Dalton, at Croydon Airport. Collins as Director of Intelligence and with a price of Ł10,000 on hi [...]
Griffith, Barton and Collins pose for the camera, December 1921.	Michael Collins in London.	Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, photographic commemorative print to mark their deaths in August 1922.
Lithograph of Michael Collins by Sir John Lavery RA RHA RSA (1856-1941), 1921. Lavery painted Collins in 1921 when he was in London negotiating the terms of the Irish Treaty. The original portrait was said to have been given to K [...]	Michael Collins lying in state in Dublin City Hall, August 1922.	Michael Collins' remains being carried down the steps of St. Vincent's Hospital.
Crowd outside St. Vincent's Hospital following the assassination of Collins, 1922.	Crowd outside St. Vincent's Hospital following the assassination of Collins, 1922.	Nurses form guard of honour outside St. Vincent's Hospital.
Nurses form guard of honour outside St. Vincent's Hospital.	Michael Collins' remains being carried down the steps of St. Vincent's Hospital.	Michael Collins' remains being carried down the steps of St. Vincent's Hospital.
Mourners leaving St. Vincent's Hospital.	Michael Collins lying in state, City Hall, Dublin.	Seán Collins at City Hall while his brother lies in state, 28 August 1922.
Seán Collins at City Hall while his brother lies in state, 28 August 1922.	Clergy gathered outside the Pro-Cathedral for the funeral of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	Clergy gathered outside the Pro-Cathedral for the funeral of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.
Clergy gathered outside the Pro-Cathedral for the funeral of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	The coffin of Michael Collins at the door of the Pro-Cathedral, 28 August 1922.	The coffin of Michael Collins leaving the Pro-Cathedral, 28 August 1922.
Flag being placed on the coffin of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	Cortege leaving the Pro-Cathedral for the burial of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	Cortege leaving the Pro-Cathedral for the burial of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.
Cortege leaving the Pro-Cathedral for the burial of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	Army outside the Pro-Cathedral following Michael Collins' funeral, 28 August 1922.	Cortege leaving the Pro-Cathedral for the burial of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.
Mourners leaving the Pro-Cathedral for the burial of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	Seán Collins leaving the Pro-Cathedral for the burial of Michael Collins, 28 August 1922.	Cortege on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.
Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.
Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.
Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.
Cortege passing through O'Connell Street on the way to Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	Crowds at Trinity College waiting for the cortege to pass.	Crowds watching the cortege move through the streets.
The cortege passing Government Buildings.	The cortege passing the Mansion House.	Cortege passing Brooks Thomas on the quays.
Cortege passing Brooks Thomas on the quays.	Children carrying wreaths.	Crowds at Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.
People arriving at Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	People arriving at Glasnevin for the burial of Michael Collins.	People at the graveside in Glasnevin Cemetery for the burial of Michael Collins.
Michael Collin's coffin being carried into Glasnevin Cemetery, 28 August 1928.	W. T. Cosgrave addresses mourners at Michael Collin's graveside.	Prayers being said at Michael Collin's graveside.
Flowers on Michael Collins Grave, Glasnevin, 1922.	Earth being shovelled over Michael Collins grave, Gasnevin cemetery, 1922.	Flowers at Michael Collins graveside, Glasnevin, 1922.

Gallery: Michael Collins, revolutionary & chairman of provisional government