The Michael Collins Birthplace is the former Collins family homestead and Irish National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland. It is notable as the birthplace of Irish independence leader Michael Collins.
The birthplace is open to the public year round and features a stone cottage. Markers provide the history of the site. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1890/10/16 | Michael Collins (Irish leader) | Born | Michael Collins is born on the family homestead at Woodfield, Hugh's Cross, near Clonakilty, County Cork. He was the third son and youngest of eight children. | |||
| 1900/00/00 | Marianna Collins, Micheal's mother, build a new home for her family c 1900, and Micheal's birthplace cottage became a barn. | |||||
| 1921/04/00 | Michael Collins (Irish leader) | Life | The Essex Regiment burns down the Collins home during the Irish War of Independence. |
| Particulars for Michael Collins Birthplace: | |
|---|---|
| Significance | Birthplace |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Building Type | Cottage |
| Museum Type | Heritage Museum |
| Museum Type | Historical Museum |
| Criteria | Person |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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