Michael Collins - Irish Ballad (Lyrics)
Details
| Title | Michael Collins - Irish Ballad (Lyrics) |
| Author | IrishMarxist |
| Duration | 3:35 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=a2X9U_DIWno |
Description
"Michael Collins" is an Irish Ballad about the life of the famous Irish revolutionary and politician Michael Collins. August 22nd 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of his demise in an ambush near Béal na Bláth where he was shot and killed. Although his position as a general in the Free State Army makes him controversial among Anti-Treatyite circles, it cannot be denied that his actions during the Tan war were crucial in the bringing about of an independent Irish state.
Footage used from:
- 'Michael Collins'
- British Pathé
