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Michael Collins- The Man Who Made Ireland by Tim Pat Coogan

Posted on March 30, 2024 by billmanzi

Tim Pat Coogan gives us a tour de force on Michael Collins, the man who  made Ireland,  in this book which is both a biography of the “big fella” and a history of a critical point in Ireland. These events … Continue reading →

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Michael Collins, The Man Who Made Ireland

Posted on March 18, 2022 by billmanzi

I have reprinted a letter to the editor to the Eagle Tribune written by myself and printed a few years back. This version has been edited. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor Michael … Continue reading →

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The Historical Vindication of the Big Fellow

Posted on March 17, 2011 by billmanzi

As we celebrate St Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor the man that Irish historian Tim Pat Coogan called the “Man who Made Ireland”, Michael Collins. Collins remains a controversial historical figure, having made decisions that have … Continue reading →

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