{
  "id": 2691057,
  "title": "Annual Michael Collins commemoration to take place",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/annual-michael-collins-commemoration-to-take-place",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:39:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0823/1588888-michael-collins-commemoration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The annual Michael Collins commemoration will take place at Béal na Bláth in Co Cork on Sunday, marking 104 years since the revolutionary's death during the Civil War. RTÉ Radio One presenter, author, and historian David McCullagh will deliver the oration at 3pm, followed by a procession to the monument, laying of wreaths, a minute's silence, and the National Anthem. The ceremony honors Collins' life and legacy, including his roles as military organiser, intelligence chief, financial mastermind, diplomat, and constitutional craftsman. Traffic restrictions are in place, and parking will be directed to designated areas 900 metres away.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}