Michael Collins’ Ambush – Béal na Bláth
Beal na mBlath is one of the most famous locations in Irish history. It was here in August 1922 that Michael Collins, one of the most charismatic leaders in the history of Ireland and Commander in Chief of the National Forces, was killed in an ambush whilst on a tour of inspection of the Free State troops in his native Cork.
His stubborn insistence on taking a journey that was unecesary and dangerous over ruled the advice of his own experienced comrades by stating that he would never be killed by his own native people of Cork had fatal consequences on an August evening.
Beal na mBlath is situated between the small village of Crookstown and the village of Cappeen about 70km west of Cork city.
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