Lock of Michael Collins’ hair and evocative account of his death go under hammer

Karl Bennett, Bloomfield Auctions managing director, is pictured holding a walking stick that once belonged to Michael Collins (BloomfieldAuctions/PA)

A lock of republican leader Michael Collins’ hair as well as an evocative account of his death 100 years ago are set to be auctioned in Belfast.

They items are among a number from the Irish War of Independence going under the hammer at Bloomfield Auction House next month.