New theory suggests trap was laid for Michael Collins at Béal na Bláth

With the publication of a new book on the death of War of independence hero General Michael Collins, historian Ryle Dwyer takes closer look at the killing at Béal na Bláth

MOST of those involved on both sides of the ambush in which Michael Collins was killed, “lied about the circumstances of the ambush”, according to Gerard Murphy in his new book, The Great Cover-Up.