Michael Collins Birthplace

Michael Collins Birthplace
Áit Breithe Mhícheál Uí Choileáin
General information
Status Museum
Type cottage
Architectural style Vernacular
Location Woodfield
Town or city Clonakilty
Country Ireland
Coordinates 51°37′00″N 8°58′50″W / 51.616650°N 8.980448°W / 51.616650; -8.980448Coordinates: 51°37′00″N 8°58′50″W / 51.616650°N 8.980448°W / 51.616650; -8.980448
Elevation 65 m (213 ft)
Construction started mid-19th century
Renovated 1989–90
Owner Office of Public Works
Technical details
Material Stone, timber, slate
Floor count 1
Designations
Official name Michael Collins birth place
Reference no. 634

The Michael Collins Birthplace is a cottage and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland. It was the birthplace of Irish independence leader Michael Collins (1890–1922).[1]

Location

The Michael Collins Birthplace is located 5.3 km (3.3 mi) west of Clonakilty, immediately northwest of the hamlet of Sam's Cross.

History

Collins was born here in 1890 without medical assistance to Marianna Collins (née O'Brien);[2] around 1900 the family moved to a new house on the farm, and the old house became housing for livestock. The farm was burned by Essex Regiment soldiers in 1921 and was sold in 1923.

It opened to the public in October 1990 by President Patrick Hillery and is maintained by the Office of Public Works.[3][4]

Description

The house is rectangular and single-storey, built of local stone. Michael John Collins, father of Michael, was an adept carpenter and made the furniture, doors and windowframes himself.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Michael Collins - Photos - Facebook".
  2. ↑ "4 YOUNG MICHAEL COLLINS - General Michael Collins".
  3. ↑ Tibus, Website design and development by. "Michael Collins Birthplace - Attractions - Historic Houses and Castles - All Ireland - Republic of Ireland - Cork - Clonakilty - Discover Ireland".
  4. ↑ "State examines developing centre at Collins’ birthplace". 13 June 2011.
  5. ↑ "Michael Collins Boyhood - General Michael Collins".
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