Tears, pride and high emotion as Michael Collins' family gather to keep his memory alive

The Imperial Hotel in Cork has commemorated the 100-year anniversary of the death of Michael Collins by unveiling a new portrait in his honour. Pictures: Joleen Cronin

After the pomp and ceremony of Sunday's state commemoration, this was all about family. 

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.