Recently discovered letters between Michael Collins and his fiancée Kitty Kiernan, containing affectionate greetings and signed off with love, have been donated to the Cork Public Museum. These letters, part of the estate of late MEP Mary Banotti, provide a rare, intimate view of the couple's relationship amidst Ireland's political turmoil. This donation not only preserves valuable historical artifacts but also enhances the public's appreciation of the personal lives of those involved in the revolutionary movement.
Two letters between the revolutionary leader Michael Collins and his fiancée Kitty Kiernan, signed with love, have been handed over to the Cork Public Museum.
The letters, starting with affectionate greetings, provide a personal glimpse into the relationship between Collins and Kiernan during a tumultuous period in Irish history.
This unprecedented unveiling of private correspondence aims to enrich the public's understanding of the lives intertwined with Ireland's revolutionary past.
The letters, now part of Collins' legacy, were bequeathed by former MEP Mary Banotti, highlighting the importance of preserving historical artifacts.
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