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9th April 2016
08:03pm BST

“We are related to Michael Collins through our great-Grandmother, Margaret Collins-O’Driscoll, who was his sister. Our Grandfather, Joseph McGuill, of Bridge Street, Dundalk, was married to her daughter (and Michael Collins’ niece) Mary Collins-O’Driscoll,” Declan McGuill told JOE.
The back of the card...
“Their son – and the only child surviving to adulthood – was our Dad, Sean McGuill (also of Dundalk). Michael Collins is, therefore, our great uncle."
Declan also attached the family tree that you can see below…
“My mother informs me that the memorial card we have would really only have been given to family (and perhaps extended family) members so it obviously holds a very special place in our family’s archives,” Declan added.
Declan also told us that he and several other family members have planned a visit to Frongoch in North Wales next month, where his Grandfather, Joseph McGuill, and Michael Collins were interned at the same time. They also hope to meet up with a group coming over from Ireland to visit.
“I am very much looking forward to this opportunity to show my respect for these extraordinarily brave and committed people,” Declan said.
Declan also plans to make it over to Ireland, where his older brothers Joe and Miceal live, for the commemoration of Collins’ death at Glasnevin cemetery on August 22.Explore more on these topics:

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