Visit the fascinating Michael Collins Centre near Clonakilty, founded by Tim and Dolores Crowley. Tim is a historian and writer and a cousin of Michael Collins through his great grandmother, Marianne McCarthy.
Tim delivers his live stand up history show, Michael Collins - His Story, in a traditional West Cork storytelling style, with the aid of 40 images on a large screen.
Outside, overlooking the Argideen valley, a life size recreation marks the site of the ambush in which Michael Collins died, featuring replica vehicles from his convoy, including the Crossley tender, Leyland touring car and Rolls Royce armoured car.
- Discover memorabilia and militaria from Collins' time.
- Learn all about this revolutionary from an expert historian.
- See life-size replicas of Collins' convoy cars.
- Enjoy live illustrated presentations delivered by local guides.
Pre-book a tour with Tim Crowley and visit the local sites associated with Michael Collins. Starting from the Birthplace at Woodfield, visit Sam's Cross, Clonakilty Town, Lisavaird Village, St. Mary's Cemetry Clonakilty and finish up at the ambush site at Beal na Bláth.
Michael Collins' grandmother created Clonakilty Black Pudding.
