A century after the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins was shot dead in an ambush in rural Cork, forensic scientists and historians have re-investigated his murder.
The research team, led by former state pathologist Marie Cassidy, hope to put to bed some of the myths connected to the 31-year-old’s untimely death.
They were given access to materials recovered from the shooting near Beal na Blath, including Mr Collins’ coat and cap.
