Michael Collins' childhood to be remembered in 'Young Fella' documentary

Michael Collins Museum in Clonakilty funded the production with Cork County Council. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A new documentary, which for the first time will focus on the life of freedom-fighter Michael Collins as a boy, is to be released on April 16, to coincide with the centenary of the burning of his Co Cork family home by the British.

Collins was known as the 'Big Fella' and much is widely known about his adult life. However, the new documentary, The Young Fella, explores the key events and influences of his formative years and uncovers the deeper story of Michael Collins.