The Collins Manuscript

This collection of songs were written down circa 1923 by Denis/Jack Griffin the uncle of Michael Courtney of the Kerry III Brigade who was blown up on a mine by Free-State troops at Bahaghs on the 12th March 1923. The importance of this manuscript is not to be underestimated both locally and nationally. The events captured in the songs differ from the official reports in some cases. I am very grateful to Phil and Paud Collins, Loher, for making this manuscript and other material available to the Binneas Collection.