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Kitty Kiernan. Catherine Brigid Cronin (née Kiernan; 26 January 1892 – 25 July 1945) was an Irish woman widely known as the fiancée of Irish revolutionary leader and Chairman of the Provisional Government, Michael Collins.
T he story of Kitty Kiernan and Michael Collins evokes ancient themes from Greek or Shakespearean tragedy, and also reminds us that “It’s Complicated” applied to relationships long before the internet age.
Aug 25, 2022 · As the centenary of one of Ireland's most revered political leaders is celebrated across the country, few know much of Michael Collins' personal life, and that when he was killed 100 years ago, he was engaged to marry his love, Katty Kiernan.
Feb 28, 2021 · Michael Cronin, born on December 20th, 1929, was the last surviving son of Kitty Kiernan, who was engaged to Michael Collins before his assassination during the Civil War.
It was around this time that Collins met Kitty Kiernan. Kitty was from County Longford, from a wealthy family that owned several local businesses. Collins met her during a by-election in 1917. Collins was travelling with his friend and comrade Harry Boland. Both men took an instant liking to Kitty.
Jan 19, 2014 · The letter, dated April 10th 1922, to Kitty Kiernan, Granard, Co Longford. Why the original has turned up in Bunratty is not clear, but is probably linked to the donors' father's role in the...
Kiernan, Catherine Brigid (‘Kitty’) (1893–1945), hotelier, and fiancée of Michael Collins (qv), was born 26 January 1893 in Granard, Co. Longford, fifth child and fourth daughter among six daughters and one son of Peter Kiernan, a shopkeeper and hotelier, and Bridget Kiernan; her eldest siblings, twin sisters, both died in adolescence ...
Photo of Kitty Kiernan (1892-1945) Kitty was deeply heartbroken by the tragic death of Michael Collins. However, in 1925, three years later, she married Felix Cronin, Quartermaster General of the Free State Army.
Catherine Brigid (Kitty) Kiernan (1892-1945) is best known as the fiancée of the Irish revolutionary leader, Michael Collins. She was from Co. Longford. Image courtesy of L. Kiernan and Granard, Its History, Our Heritage.
Aug 24, 2022 · Michael Collins was engaged to marry Kitty Kiernan when he was killed 100 years ago in 1922. The Irish revolutionary hero credited his fiancée for resuming his Catholic faith and wrote love letters where he showed how besotted he was with her.
