Michael Collins Centre & Museum
Review
Just a few miles from the historic town of Clonakilty, the Michael Collins Centre & Museum is far more than a simple stop on the map, it’s a genuine step back into Ireland’s revolutionary past. From the moment you arrive, you’re invited to immerse yourself in the world Michael Collins inhabited, and to better understand the pressures, politics and personal sacrifices behind his dream for a free nation. Created with real care by Tom Crowley and his wife Delores, the visitor experience is outstanding. Tom is a captivating storyteller and a true wealth of knowledge, not only on Collins himself, but on the wider cast of characters and events that shaped and ultimately sealed his fate. I could have listened to his stories all day! The presentation, combined with an impressive display of rare Collins artifact's, is well worth the entrance fee. No Cork itinerary feels complete without it, for me.
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Castle View Hill
, Ballinroher,
Clonakilty, Co. Cork
, P85 W865
michaelcollinscentre@gmail.com
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