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Michael Collins By David Butler

Michael Collins by David Butler


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A graphic novel telling a thrilling tale of passion, courage and determination. Michael Collins was a hero in life, and in death his legend continues to grow. Joining the IRB in London, he took his place in the GPO at Easter 1916, then created the Intelligence network that won freedom from British rule.

Michael Collins Summary

Michael Collins: Ireland's Rebel Son by David Butler

A thrilling tale of passion, courage and determination. Michael Collins became a hero: a soldier, a freedom-fighter, a ghost: Ireland's Rebel Son. In life, in death, a legend.

Raised on songs and stories of Irish heroes and the struggle for Irish independence, young Michael Collins was sworn into the IRB in London by Sam Maguire. As Joseph Plunkett's aide-de-camp he took his place in the GPO at Easter 1916. He rose through the ranks in the universities of Revolution, the prisons of Stafford and Frongoch, and returned to the work of independence when released. Mick was the man behind the scenes: creator of the Intelligence network, the Squad and orchestrated the war against the British. When De Valera demanded he take his place as a negotiator of the Treaty, he did his duty, and then defended his beliefs as the country degenerated to Civil War. Cut down by his countrymen in his own country, the Big Fella died on 22 August 1922 at Beal na mBlath, but his legend continues to grow.

This graphic novel chronicles the life and legacy of the legendary Michael Collins.

About David Butler

Author Mario Corrigan hails from Kildare Town and is the Executive Librarian in charge of Local Studies, Genealogy and Archives for Kildare Library Services, with a Masters in Irish History and a Masters in Library and Information Studies. Mario has written and edited some 20 books, mostly on the history and heritage of Co. Kildare. He was a joint winner of the Nilsson Local Heritage Publishing Award at Listowel Writer's Week in 2013.

Originally from Kildare, animator and illustrator David Butler now lives in Portarlington, County Laois. He is a graduate of the Dun Laoghaire Film Institute of Ireland, Animation Production Course. He has worked on several award-winning projects, including the BAFTA award-winning Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. David illustrated three original Children's books with Mario.

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NGR9781788493192
9781788493192
1788493192
Michael Collins: Ireland's Rebel Son by David Butler
New
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
2022-10-24
64
N/A
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