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Michael Collins at Armagh, 1921
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Michael Collins at Armagh, 1921
Michael Collins as Sinn Fein Minister of Finance(1890-1922). Pictured here in 1921 on the front cover of the Illustrated London News, speaking at Armagh. Previous responsible for militant operations of the IRA, since the Sinn Fein truce of July, Michael Collins appeared openly, figuring here as the Sinn Fein Minister of Finance. Date: 4th September 1921
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Armagh Collins Fein Finance Michael Minister News Sinn Speaking 1921
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This evocative image captures Michael Collins, the enigmatic figure of the Irish Revolution, as he addresses a crowd in Armagh, Northern Ireland in September 1921. Collins, who had previously led militant operations of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), emerged from the shadows of the conflict to assume the role of Sinn Fein Minister of Finance following the truce of July 1921. The Illustrated London News, a prominent British publication, featured Collins on its front cover, marking a significant shift in his public persona. No longer concealed by the clandestine nature of the IRA, Collins now stood before the people of Ireland and the world as a political leader. His appearance at Armagh signaled a new chapter in the struggle for Irish independence, one that would be defined by diplomacy and negotiation as much as by force. Collins' tenure as Minister of Finance was marked by his innovative financial strategies and his ability to secure much-needed funds for the Irish Republic. His efforts helped to establish a functioning government and laid the groundwork for the eventual withdrawal of British forces from the country. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in Irish history, as Michael Collins transitioned from revolutionary to statesman, and as the Irish people began to envision a future free from British rule.
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