Michael Collins’ father died when he was just six, and much of his childhood care devolved upon his eldest sisters. But who were the women in who shaped Michael Collins into an icon? 

The streets of Dublin were 'thronged' like never before on the day of Michael Collins' funeral. Here is how the day was reported on in 1922. 

Has Ireland reached the point of 'grown-up politics'?

Michael Collins was supremely well-organised and efficient in a lot of what he did. And he was ruthless, writes Fergus Finlay

The nation was plunged into grief following the assassination of Michael Collins. Here, using original reporting from the Cork Examiner on August 24, 1922, we look at the reaction to the death of the Irish leader

This extract from the Cork Examiner on August 24, 1922, details how Cork was plunged into mourning after the fact became known that Michael Collins was dead

The Big Fellow was only 31 when he was killed. This portrait was commissioned to commemorate the centenary of his death

A century ago to the day since Michael Collins left a historic Cork city hotel for his tragic date with destiny, his descendants gathered in its lobby to remember and reflect on what might have been as a new portrait was unveiled

A timeline of events in the last month leading up the fateful ambush in West Cork that led to the death of Michael Collins 

Gerard Dooley writes of his appreciation for Michael Collins — both the man and the movie. 

Beyond contemporary politics though, it was about honouring a man who did his country a major, selfless service

On the occasion of the centenary of the death of Michael Collins at just 31 years of age during an ambush at Béal na Bláth on the evening of August 22, 1922, it is hard to escape the conclusion that his downfall was an utterly avoidable tragedy.

The event, taking place in Michael Collins’s native West Cork, will feature a historic address by the Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin

An exhibition is also being launched featuring correspondence between Collins and Kitty Kiernan 

Many who fought against the beliefs of Michael Collins have now accepted his approach, the Tánaiste is expected to say during an historic Béal na Bláth event in west Cork today.

The site of Michael Collins’ death hosts an annual oration in his memory. Here are some outstanding quotes from those occasions

The relationship between Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera was fraught long before the Civil War started. Political Editor Daniel McConnell writes of how the pair went from friends and comrades, to political rivals

Details of the major event and traffic management plan were finalised to cope with the several thousand people who are expected to attend the event at the Béal na Bláth ambush site in West Cork on Sunday.

The President of the State that Collins was instrumental in founding will not be at Béal na Bláth for his centenary commemoration. The ceremony is not commensurate with what he had achieved in life, writes Mick Clifford

100 years on from his death, Taoiseach Micheál Martin writes about the legacy Michael Collins left behind

Given the totemic symbolism of Michael Collins in the creation and development of modern Ireland, it may appear to be a little slow on the uptake that this year’s centenary commemoration of the killing of the War of Independence leader at Béal na ...

His death cast a shadow over Irish politics for a century. Now shadows are set to play a key role in how he is remembered.

As well as being a renowned leader, Michael Collins also had a great way with words. Here are some of the best quotes from the Big Fella 

There's something for everyone. 

Mick Clifford details the significant dates that map the life of Michael Collins