Tag Archives: Michael Collins

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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Happy St. Patricks Day. A Review of “Big Fellow-Long Fellow a Joint Biography of Collins and De Valera” by T Ryle Dwyer

Posted on March 17, 2019 by billmanzi

Big Fellow, Long Fellow. A Joint Biography of Collins and De Valera: A Joint Biography of Irish politicians Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera by T. Ryle Dwyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great bargain on Kindle this … Continue reading →

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Michael Collins, the Father of Ireland

Posted on March 17, 2012 by billmanzi

A “reprint” of my piece from last year on Michael Collins, which was published in the Tribune. Happy St Patrick’s Day. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day it seems fitting to remember and honor the man that Irish historian Tim … Continue reading →

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