Hundreds of spectators brought Granard to a standstill on Sunday, August 21 to remember quite possibly its most revered of adopted sons, Michael Collins. From 12 noon, the main street of the north Longford town began filling up on either side as onlookers from all generations paid their own respects to Ireland’s most acclaimed revolutionary leader 100 years on from his death. READ MORE HERE We hope you enjoy this gallery of photographs from a memorable day captured by Shelley Corcoran and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!placeholder image
Hundreds of spectators brought Granard to a standstill on Sunday, August 21 to remember quite possibly its most revered of adopted sons, Michael Collins. From 12 noon, the main street of the north Longford town began filling up on either side as onlookers from all generations paid their own respects to Ireland’s most acclaimed revolutionary leader 100 years on from his death. READ MORE HERE We hope you enjoy this gallery of photographs from a memorable day captured by Shelley Corcoran and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Granard comes to a standstill as Longford commemorates Michael Collins

Alan Walsh
By Alan Walsh

Managing Editor

Published 29th Aug 2022, 14:00 GMT

Caption: Kayley, Ger and Charlotte Sullivan, CJ McCausland and Oisin Flynn Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Kayley, Ger and Charlotte Sullivan, CJ McCausland and Oisin Flynn Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Eamon Creamer and Dan Breen at the unveiling of the Michael Collins bust in Granard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Eamon Creamer and Dan Breen at the unveiling of the Michael Collins bust in Granard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Laying wreaths at Sunday's special commemoration of Michael Collins at Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard were l to r; Sgt Marty Lynch, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Jimmy Scanlon, Captain Declan Kelly and Tommy Watson. They are pictured alongside the specially commissioned cast bronze resin bust of Michael Collins which was unveiled on the day Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Laying wreaths at Sunday's special commemoration of Michael Collins at Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard were l to r; Sgt Marty Lynch, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Jimmy Scanlon, Captain Declan Kelly and Tommy Watson. They are pictured alongside the specially commissioned cast bronze resin bust of Michael Collins which was unveiled on the day Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Gloria Kearney-Martin, Sean and James Kearney, Malachy McGovern and Cormac O'Hara Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Gloria Kearney-Martin, Sean and James Kearney, Malachy McGovern and Cormac O'Hara Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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