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

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Published 29th Aug 2022, 14:33 GMT

Caption: Colour parade during the commemoration of Michael Collins in Granard as part of National Heritage Week events in Longford Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Colour parade during the commemoration of Michael Collins in Granard as part of National Heritage Week events in Longford Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Eamon Creamer driving the restored Ford Model T that Michael Collins travelled in, which was owned by Larry Kiernan, and Dan Breen (Curator of Cork County Museum) during last Sunday's Michael Collins commemoration in Granard. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern, Eamon Creamer driving the restored Ford Model T that Michael Collins travelled in, which was owned by Larry Kiernan, and Dan Breen (Curator of Cork County Museum) during last Sunday's Michael Collins commemoration in Granard. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Lord Edward's Own: Ros Keddy, Andrew Flood, John Greer and Eamon Dunne at Knights and Conquests Visitor Centre, Granard for the Michael Collins commemoration Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Lord Edward's Own: Ros Keddy, Andrew Flood, John Greer and Eamon Dunne at Knights and Conquests Visitor Centre, Granard for the Michael Collins commemoration Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Mags McGerr, Deputy Joe Flaherty and June Owens Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Mags McGerr, Deputy Joe Flaherty and June Owens Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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