Michael Collins’ Birthplace – Sam’s Cross
Michael Collins was born in a rough stone cottage at Sam’s Cross between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery in 1890. He spent his early years on his father’s ninety-acre farm where he grew into a virile, handsome young man instilled with a history of nationalism learned from his father and mentors James Santry and Denis Lyons. Santry was the local blacksmith whose own father had forged pikes for earlier risings, and Lyons the Lisavaird schoolmaster, a member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood of which Michael himself was to join and later become its secretary and president.
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A real Hero!!!!!!!!!
you were a truely inspirational man you wil always lie in my heart michael!! ♥
My mother was Mary Collins, daughter of Samuel Patrick. where can I find more info on the rest of the family….anyone able to help??