Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Michael Collins (1890–1922)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Michael Collins (1890–1922) Marker

Inscription. Collins, an iconic figure in Irish history spent the last two nights of his life in room 115, now known as The Michael Collins Suite prior to his assassination at Béal na Bláth in West Cork on 22nd August 1922.

The Michael Collins Suite and portrait displayed in our lobby were unveiled on 22nd August 2022 as part of the Centenary Commemoration.

Erected 2022.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1922.

Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.204′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of South Mall and Pembroke Street, on the left when traveling west on South Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 S Mall, Cork, Munster T12 VCY2, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it

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finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir Thomas Deane (here, next to this marker); Denny Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Sráid Oilibhéir Pluincéid / Oliver Plunkett Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gaelic Athletic Association Second Meeting (about 210 meters away); An Meal Theas / South Mall (about 210 meters away); Sráid Phádraig / St Patrick's Street (about 210 meters away); "The Echo Boy" (about 210 meters away); John Francis Maguire M.P. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . The Michael Collins Suite (The Imperial Hotel).

Michael Collins spent his last night on earth in room 115 at The Grande Dame of Cork, The Imperial Hotel, 100 years ago, before he was killed on that fateful day at Béal na Bláth, West Cork.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Michael Collins (1890–1922) Marker

The marker is located outside the entrance to the Imperial Hotel, next to a seated figure of Michael Collins.

The Imperial Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. The Imperial Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.