'Pragmatism of Michael Collins' needed to continue good relations between Ireland and UK

Tommie Gorman delivered the oration at Béal na Bláth in Co Cork this afternoon on the 101st anniversary of the death of Michael Collins

Journalist Tommie Gorman delivered this year’s oration at Béal na Bláth to mark the 101st anniversary of the death of Michael Collins in the Irish Civil War. Picture: Brian Lougheed

Former RTÉ northern editor Tommie Gorman has said that Ireland must show the pragmatism that was a core quality of Michael Collins in adapting to the challenges posed for Northern Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations by Brexit.

Mr Gorman delivered the oration at Béal na Bláth in Co Cork this afternoon on the 101st anniversary of the death of Michael Collins in the Civil War.