Michael Collins House

Michael Collins House is a Cork County Council-owned museum dedicated to Irish patriot and revolutionary hero, Michael Collins. Located at Emmet Square in Clonakilty, West Cork, the museum brings the history of Irish Independence to life, while offering an insight into the life of Cork’s favourite revolutionary war leader.  

The museum explores the struggle for Irish independence from its beginnings leading up to and including the 1798 rebellions all the way through the ages to Michael Collins’ death towards the end of the Civil War in 1922. The museum is suitable for all ages using interactive displays, audio visuals, information boards and artefacts to bring the story to life.