Irish Civil War: Turbulent days in Cork and Kerry followed the killing of Michael Collins

The South West erupted in violence in the three and a half weeks after Michael Collins' assassination, writes Jack White

Michael Collins addresses an election meeting. Date unknown, circa 1921. Picture: INM/Getty

August 23 

The nation is plunged into grief after the news of the death of Michael Collins. Cork is in mourning with businesses ceasing work and trams coming to a halt.