Collins letter fetches €28,000

A RARE political letter written by Michael Collins has fetched a record price of €28,000 at an auction in Dublin.

Collins letter fetches €28,000
Sat, 22 Feb, 2003 - 00:00
Sean McCarthaigh

Despite fierce bidding by the National Library, the letter went to singer Enya’s manager Mickey Ryan in an auction held at James Adam showrooms on Dublin’s Stephen’s Green last night.

Mr Ryan said he wanted the letter to remain in Ireland.

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