The commemoration of the death of General Michael Collins is held at the site of his death, in Béal na Bláth, on the Sunday closest to August 22nd every year.
This year the commemoration will take place on Sunday, 24th August 2025.
The Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill T.D. will deliver this year’s oration at 3pm.
Please note: For your health and safety, a traffic management plan will be activated on the day, in co-operation with An Garda Síochána.
A temporary road closure will be in operation. There will be strictly no vehicular access and no parking at the monument, or on any of the approach roads to the monument.
Those attending will be required to park in a designated parking area and walk to the monument, a distance of 900m approx.
No seating will be provided.
We advise you to dress appropriately for the weather, and bring water.
Parking
Cars from the South and West and those travelling through Macroom, should arrive via Kilmurray and will be directed to parking pitches. Please follow all event signage.
As parking is limited, we strongly encourage car pooling.
All cars must be parked by 1:30pm
Toilet Facilities
Toilet facilities will be provided and portable toilets will be available near the event.
