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News from Ireland: Collins’ Letters Donated to Irish State

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

A collection of letters between Irish freedom fighter Michael Collins and his fiancée Kitty Kiernan was donated to the Irish government in July. The 305 letters provide insights into the softer, less well-known side of Collins. Peter Barry purchased the letters at a Dublin auction five years ago for £45,000. He stated that he did not think the collection would have remained … [Read more...] about News from Ireland: Collins’ Letters Donated to Irish State

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