Clonakilty is famous as the birthplace of the Republican leader Michael Collins and Henry Ford and both are commemorated in the town. Michael Collins, one of the greatest military and political leaders in Irish History was born in Woodfield, Clonakilty in 1890. The remains of Collins's birthplace, which was burnt out by the Black and Tans in 1921, are about four miles west of Clonakilty on the N71 towards Rosscarbery.

Title: An Teach Beas (The Small House) Location: Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland Being in Clonakilty it's like stepping back in time and seeing life as it was in the 1940's Ireland. Clonakilty has a colorful and historical feel to its streetscapes. It is renowned for its colorful and meticulously maintained shop fronts, pub fronts, directional signs and street names. Extraordinary floral displays are also synonymous with the town. The surrounding area features some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery and beaches. Clonakilty is one of my choices to live in my next life unless I can tie up the wife and kids and kiddnap them there in this life!   Available in Mat Sizes: 16x20 or order it in 22x26 size Email us to order this print.