Police files tracking Michael Collins' movements to be sold at auction in Belfast

The century-old artefacts related to the Irish republican leader are among a series of historical lots going under the hammer. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

A walking stick reputedly owned by Michael Collins and police files tracking his activities during Ireland’s War of Independence are being auctioned.

The century-old artefacts related to the Irish republican leader are among a series of historical lots going under the hammer in Belfast next week.