On August 22nd 1922 a terrible news of Michael Collin’s untimely death began spreading around the country. His passing came days after the death of Arthur Griffith, another member of the Treaty negotiation team, again gone before his time.

Michael Collins and the media–then and now

Freeman’s Journal 24 August 1922

Dazed incredulity was the first sensation with which citizens heard the tragic news yesterday morning. But The grim announcement in black type was not to be gainsaid, and the horror of the thing dawned upon all in its full immensity It was as if everyone from the highest to the lowest, had lost an intimate comrade.

Freeman’s Journal 24 August 1922

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Freeman’s Journal 23 August 1922

Michael Collins and the media–then and now

Weekly Freeman’s Journal 26 August 1922