In pictures: New statue of Michael Collins unveiled in Cork City 

The statue of Michael Collins is unveiled in Cork City. Pictured are his grand-niece Fidelma Collins and great grand-niece Maeve Burke. Picture: Darragh Kane

Hundreds took to the streets of Cork City on Friday as a statue of Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins was unveiled on Grand Parade.

Unveiled by sporting legends Ronan O’Gara, Jimmy Barry Murphy and Rena Buckley, some 1,500 people turned out for the event — despite the rain.