The Military Museum in Cork features the largest collection of Michael Collins artefacts and memorabilia.
The Military Museum at Collins Barracks was opened by Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea TD.
The museum is located in the old guardroom which dates from 1806 and is claimed to be the oldest continually occupied building in the city.
Michael Collins, also known as The Big Fella, was the first commander and chief of the national forces. Military historian and curator at the museum is Comdt Dan Harvey who describes Michael Collins as.
The personification of the tragedy that was the Civil War.
The museum also shows the 200 year history of Collins Barracks and tells the story of Ireland's part in international peacekeeping.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 22 February 2005. The reporter is Paschal Sheehy.
