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Why is Michael Collins important in Ireland or Northern Ireland in the past or present?
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Michael Collins was a revolutionary and a political leader. He signed a treaty that led to the setting up of Northern Ireland and also a civil war in Ireland. These actions had an influence in shaping Ireland today, so he is a very important figure in Irish history. There is far more that could be said about him as there are other significant things about him. You should watch the movie Michael Collins. While it is not totally accurate it does give a good idea of what he was like and his significance.
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Why does north Ireland and Ireland have difficulties sharing the island of Ireland?
Great Britain tried to take over Ireland and in stead they made a deal with Michael Collins that if Ireland gave them six counties in northern Ireland without a fight then they wouldn't try to take all of Ireland. Michael Collins agreed and some people think he shouldn't have agreed
Julia Collins sister Michael Collins county cork Ireland?
No she is not his sister. Julia Collins was Michael's Mother.
Why did the IRA murder Michael Collins?
It is not certain who murdered Michael Collins. He was killed because of his support for the treaty that created the partition of Ireland in 1922.
Ireland famous military leader?
Ireland has had many famous military leaders. One of the most well known was Michael Collins.
What year was Michael Collins shot?
Michael Collins, an Irish revolutionary leader, was shot and killed on August 22, 1922 during the Irish Civil War.
Why does north Ireland and Ireland have difficulties sharing the island of Ireland?
Great Britain tried to take over Ireland and in stead they made a deal with Michael Collins that if Ireland gave them six counties in northern Ireland without a fight then they wouldn't try to take all of Ireland. Michael Collins agreed and some people think he shouldn't have agreed
A hero from Ireland?
Michael Collins
Julia Collins sister Michael Collins county cork Ireland?
No she is not his sister. Julia Collins was Michael's Mother.
Why did the IRA murder Michael Collins?
It is not certain who murdered Michael Collins. He was killed because of his support for the treaty that created the partition of Ireland in 1922.
What did Michael Collins Irish nationalist leader believe in?
A peaceful republican Ireland.
Name the burial place of Michael Collins?
Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland.
Who is the northern Ireland football manager?
Former Northern Ireland footballer Michael O'Neill is the current manager.
Why do Ireland have mixed feelings about Michael Collins?
He signed a treaty which created Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, then known as the Free State. Some were happy with that and others were not because they wanted all of Ireland to be independent of British rule. This led to the Irish Civil War and also to the creation of the two main modern day political parties in Ireland, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Fine Gael can trace its roots back to Michael Collins. He was killed during the civil war.
Who is the US ambassador of Ireland?
Daniel Rooney was appointed US Ambassador to Ireland on the 1st of July, 2009. Ireland's ambassador to the USA is Michael Collins.
Who are the heads of the Republic of Ireland and of Northern Ireland?
The head of state of the Republic of Ireland is President Michael D. Higgins. The head of state of Northern Ireland is Queen Elizabeth II.
Ireland famous military leader?
Ireland has had many famous military leaders. One of the most well known was Michael Collins.
When was Michael Smiley born?
Michael Smiley was born in 1963, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
