A member of the Irish Army Colour Party collapsed right behind Taoiseach Micheal Martin during his historic Beal na Blath speech.
Irish revolutionary leader Micheal Collins was assassinated in the area of the village 100 years ago. Thousands travelled to Beal na Blath yesterday to commemorate the pivotal moment in Irish history.
This year was the first time a serving Fianna Fail Taoiseach addressed the commemoration. And about five minutes into Micheal Martin's speech, the solider directly behind him fainted.
