The Assassination Of Michael Collins: How The IRA’s Mastermind Was Brought Down

On August 22, 1922, Michael Collins, leader of the new Irish Free State, was struck down by a single fatal gunshot during an ambush at Béal na Bláth in County Cork. His sudden death deprived Ireland of the one leader who might have brought the Irish Civil War to a swift end. Was it a tragic military accident, an execution ordered by Éamon de Valera, or a sinister betrayal from within his own ranks? This documentary investigates the unsolved mystery, secret plot lines, and lasting legacy of Ireland’s most legendary revolutionary hero. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]