Michael Collins House

16/10/2026

The Young Fella documentary is now available to watch on the Michael Collins House Youtube Channel.

This feature length documentary explore the early year of Michael Collins long before he became the Big Fella.

https://youtu.be/zGhlM8-5k0s

16/10/2026

Tonight at 8pm, October 16th, to mark Michael Collins birthday The Young Fella documentary will be available on the Michael Collins You Tube channel.

This fantastic local made documnetary explores Michael Collins youth. Directed by Samuel Kingston in association with Ambiguous Fiddle productions.

Completed in 2021 this will be the first time the documentary is made available to the general public.

16/10/2026

Today, on Michael Collins' birthday, we celebrate the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most influential figures.

At 8pm tonight, October 16th on our YouTube channel we make available The Young Fella, a feature-length documentary exploring Michael Collins’ early life in Clonakilty and the experiences that helped shape the man behind the legend.

Directed by Samuel Kingston and edited by Ambiguous Fiddle, this documentary brings Collins’ formative years to life through the people, places and stories of his West Cork upbringing.

Premiering on YouTube at 8pm.

13/10/2026

Please note that Michael Collins House Museum will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, 14 October 2026 due to national industrial strike action affecting local authority services.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We will reopen as normal on Thursday 15th October at 10am

22/08/2026

Today, August 22nd, we commemorate the anniversary of Michael Collins.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh an anam dílis.

Michael Collins House Museum will be open free of charge all day today. Open 9am to 6pm. Last Entry 5pm.

Explore the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most influential historical figures through our unique exhibits and displays. All are welcome to visit, remember, and reflect on this significant chapter in Irish history.

21/08/2026

Join us at Michael Collins House Museum tomorrow, 22nd August for a special Open Day with Free Admission as we commemorate the anniversary of the death of Michael Collins.

Explore the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most influential historical figures through our unique exhibits and displays. All are welcome to visit, remember, and reflect on this significant chapter in Irish history.

03/08/2026

Michael Collins' beloved Kerry Blue Terrier, Danny Boy, takes centre stage at a dog show in December 1921!

At a time when Ireland's future hung in the balance, Collins remained devoted to the Kerry Blue Terrier, a breed he proudly promoted as a symbol of Irish identity.

Discover the story behind Collins' canine companions, including Danny Boy and the prize-winning Convict 224, in our FREE Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 Exhibition, presented in partnership with the

📍 Michael Collins House, Clonakilty
📅 Throughout August
🕘 Extended Opening Hours: 9am-6pm, Tuesday-Sunday

Cork County Council

01/08/2026

Extended Summer Opening Hours at Michael Collins House!

This August, discover a fascinating and lesser-known side of Michael Collins at the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 Exhibition, presented in partnership with the National Archives of Ireland.

Now in its fifth year, the exhibition explores Collins' passion for Kerry Blue Terriers, a breed he championed as a symbol of Irish identity. View rare diary entries from 1922, photographs, dog show programmes, and memorabilia connected to his famous dogs

The exhibition reveals how, even during the political turmoil leading up to the Civil War, Collins remained devoted to breeding and promoting Kerry Blue Terriers, offering a unique glimpse into the personal life of one of Ireland's most iconic figures.

✅ FREE TO ENTER
📅 The month of August
🕘 Extended Opening Hours: 9am - 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday
📍 Michael Collins House, Clonakilty

County Council

31/07/2026

Extended Summer Opening Hours at Michael Collins House!



This August, discover a fascinating and lesser-known side of Michael Collins at the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922 Exhibition, presented in partnership with the National Archives of Ireland.



Now in its fifth year, the exhibition explores Collins' passion for Kerry Blue Terriers, a breed he championed as a symbol of Irish identity. View rare diary entries from 1922, photographs, dog show programmes, and memorabilia connected to his famous dogs



The exhibition reveals how, even during the political turmoil leading up to the Civil War, Collins remained devoted to breeding and promoting Kerry Blue Terriers, offering a unique glimpse into the personal life of one of Ireland's most iconic figures.



✅ FREE TO ENTER
📅 The month of August
🕘 Extended Opening Hours: 9am - 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday
📍 Michael Collins House, Clonakilty

National Archives of Ireland Michael Collins House

01/07/2026