Michael Collins

Arklow's Omniplex cinema will mark the 100th anniversary of the death of General Michael Collins with a special screening of Neil Jordan's critically ...

Tickets are now available for €6 through the Eventbrite link Special Screening of "Michael Collins" Local Fine Gael Councillor, Sylvester Bourke, is looking forward to seeing it on a cinema screen again, and is particularly excited to share the experience with his daughter. “I’m really looking forward to bringing my daughter to it,” Cllr Bourke said.

The hit Hollywood movie Michael Collins is set to be screened in Mountmellick in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his death during the Civil War.

This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best, most relevant experience. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: [email protected]. Starring Liam Neeson and Julia Roberts, the 1996 biographical period drama film was written and directed by Neil Jordan. Keep up to date with the latest GAA sports news in Laois Keep up to date with the latest sports news in Laois Keep up to date with the latest sports news

The grim fate which pursues the Irish nation might, in the record of it, seem the work of a tragic poet. A t the moment when a new hope, ...

Ireland’s new leader is not yet visible on the horizon Though we may trust th at out of this miser able anguish a healthy and constructive public opinion may arise, there is no gainsaying the ominous darkness which enshrouds the future of Ireland. Collins is killed by those of whom once he had been leader So, indeed, the sorrows of “ dark Rosaleen ’ culminate, and it is still true, as Lever, of all people, said, “ This is the Island of tears ; her emerald is born of them .” Even still, however, we would not lose faith. O’Connell’s closing days “ were saddened by the wretched divisions which destroyed the once formidable party he led.” Smith O’Brien was betrayed “ by the handful of h a l f - armed boys whom he had led and who dispersed when he was arrested.” Isaac B utt died with his policy wrecked and “ scarcely a voice to say, ‘ Cod bless him in death.’ ” Of Parnell the historian says th at “ the end of few public men has been so dismal and dark a tragedy.” John Redmond rested his hopes on the Convention, was betrayed the end, and died “ as literally as words can convey of a broken heart.” A rthur Griffith, but a few.weeks ago, died of overwork and despairing disappointment.