Michael Collins and His Kerry Blue Terriers | Ireland News

Michael Collins, the legendary Irish revolutionary, had a surprising soft spot for Kerry Blue terriers—seeing them as symbols of Irish identity. Now, an exhibition at Michael Collins House in Clonakilty showcases his personal diaries from 1918–1922, revealing how he entered his dog, Convict 2-24, into Ireland’s first Kennel Club show while on the run from British forces. Even amid civil war tensions, he remained devoted to his beloved terriers. The exhibit also features dog show programs, photos, and digitized diaries—all free to explore daily (except Mondays) from 9 AM to 6 PM throughout August. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1434730a80b68a50