Michael Collins Memorial Centre
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Michael Collins Memorial Centre

Museums in Ireland
Michael Collins - Domaine public

The Michael Collins Memorial Centre is a museum in Clonakilty dedicated to Michael Collins (1890-1922), a leading figure in the Irish nationalist struggle. A native of Clonakilty, Collins made his name fighting for Irish independence…

Visit the Michael Collins Memorial Centre

A museum to pay tribute to this republican figure

The Michael Collins Memorial Centre is an old farmhouse now converted into a museum. Located less than 4km from Clonakilty, the venue is an entire exhibition dedicated to the life and political career of Michael Collins.

Admittedly, you’ll have to do a lot of reading, but the information provided is interesting, and will enlighten you on the tense context of the 1910/1920s in Ireland. A major player in the nationalist struggle, Michael Collins was also the man who negotiated the Treaty of London, granting independence to the Republic of Ireland, to the detriment of Northern Ireland…

Find out all about his involvement in the armed and political struggle. You’ll also be able to admire some of the objects that belonged to him, and learn about his close relationships with Arthur Griffith and Eamon de Valera.


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Practical Guide

Michael Collins Memorial Centre

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Address

Woodfield - Clonakilty, Clonakilty (County Cork) - Republic of Ireland

GPS coordinates

51.643093, -8.821474

Visit duration

45 minutes

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Check the opening hours and admission requirements before you leave, especially during peak season or on Irish public holidays.
Prices

  • 6€

per adult

Location

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