Michael Collins

Michael Collins

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Michael Collins was a prominent Irish revolutionary leader, key in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. He played a significant role during the Irish War of Independence and was instrumental in the negotiations that led to the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. Collins is often remembered as a symbol of resistance and a pivotal figure in the establishment of the Irish Free State, and his legacy continues to influence Irish national identity.

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Michael Collins was an astronaut who participated in training with Zarco in Panama.

La historia del hombre que entrenó a los primeros astronautas que llegaron a la luna
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-01
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Michael Collins, Butterfield's chairman and chief executive, stated that the deal combines two storied and complementary banks.

Butterfield to acquire CIBC Caribbean in US$1.8-billion deal | Business
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-29
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Michael Collins managed not to burst out crying on the plinth while blaming the four parties for ganging up on his candidate.

Indignation Ireland leader was still fuming as new TDs took their seats – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-27
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Michael Collins famously claimed that the Treaty could be a stepping stone to further independence.

Fianna Fáil’s founding aims haven’t aged well for the party – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-28
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Retired architect Michael Collins described Irish Rail's approach to railway protection as inadequate.

Planned flood defences for south Dublin rail line divide opinion – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-22
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Michael Collins and his War of Independence achieved the establishment of an independent Irish state.

An independent Irish State was never a foregone conclusion. Nor is a united Ireland now – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-19
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Michael Collins urged people to reconsider buying dogs for Christmas during the debate.

Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-11
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Senior counsel Michael Collins paid €409,820 in total, the result of a Revenue audit that found under-declaration of income tax.

Lawyers, landlords and business people hit for €10m over failing to pay tax – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-09
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Michael Collins was a key figure in Irish history who shared distrust of London with Craig and Cosgrave.

Border was confirmed a century ago but the blame game is still a live issue – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-06
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Michael Collins was a prominent figure in Irish history and a close friend of Batt O’Connor.

Finola Kennedy on a remarkable friendship between the founder of the Legion of Mary and former president WT Cosgrave – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-17
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Michael Collins expressed anxiety over the Dáil not granting the writ for the Galway West byelection.

After their grand day out at Dublin Castle, TDs were rolling in the aisles in Dáil – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-13
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Michael Collins is commemorated by a bronze statue in Cork, symbolizing his historical significance.

Flying columnist – Frank McNally on a lightning visit to Leeside – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-07
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Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins called for the byelection to take place immediately.

Call in Dáil for immediate byelection to fill Catherine Connolly’s Galway West seat – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-05
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Michael Collins is the leader of Independent Ireland who expressed his best wishes to Catherine Connolly.

Jack Chambers endures silent tsunami of schadenfreude in the Dáil – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-05
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Michael Collins orbited the Moon in the command module during the Apollo 11 mission.

‘Ya hemos estado 6 veces’
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-10-31
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Danielle Meagher claims to be a great-grandniece of Michael Collins, who was the president of Ireland.

Anyone with a shred of humanity would feel sorry for the parents of Paddy Jackson – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-24
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Michael Collins is noted as a past head of the Department of Finance.

This is what caution looks like. But will it wash with voters? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-08
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Retired architect Michael Collins said the proposal would end hopes of completing the Sutton to Sandycove walking and cycling path.

Sea views on Dublin Bay’s south side to go if planned flood walls for Dart line are built – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-04
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Michael Collins was the person whose assassination led the Mulcahy family to move into Lissenfield for security reasons.

Cow house turned stylish city mews in Rathmines for €745,000 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-03
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Michael Collins TD asked whether the author would be supporting Steen’s nomination.

Why I didn’t nominate Maria Steen for the presidency – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-01
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Michael Collins is a trustee of the Irish Children’s Museum Limited, which is involved in the proposed children’s science museum project.

Six things we learned from C&AG report – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-01
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Michael Collins called for a change to the system of choosing candidates to contest the presidency.

Handbag at the Dáil for Maria Steen as her Áras run comes to an end – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-25
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Party leader Michael Collins said the current nomination system places too much power in the hands of too few people.

Maria Steen protests being shut out of presidential race after nominations shortfall – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-24
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Michael Collins led the Order of Business in the Dáil and began with a question about the Irish Hairdressers Federation.

Maria Steen, opponent of marriage equality and abortion, championed as a symbol of choice – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-24
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Michael Collins is the leader of Independent Ireland and is considering giving votes to Maria Steen.

Facebook posts about Jim Gavin removed for violating standards – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-22
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Cork South-West deputy Michael Collins said the group would meet Ms Steen on Monday.

How many nominations do Independent candidates have so far? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-20
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Heather Humphreys delivered an address at the annual commemoration of Michael Collins in west Cork.

‘Gotcha’ claims about Heather Humphreys’ husband have no place in modern Ireland – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-18
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