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

By Alan Walsh

Managing Editor

Published 29th Aug 2022, 14:33 GMT

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Caption: Affia, Melissa and James Hussey, with Corporal Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Noel and Rosemarie Kelly, Liz and Tom Mulvey at last Sunday's special commemoration of Michael Collins at Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Aodhán and Rose Hudson Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Seamus and Nancy Carr, Joe Murphy Picture: Shelley Corcoran

PICTURES | Granard comes to a standstill as Longford commemorates Michael Collins

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