Buy Michael Collins Walking Tours vouchers for deals on Michael Collins Walking Tour.   Michael Collins (1890-1922) was one of the most important IRA leaders to emerge during the struggle for Irish freedom in the early twentieth century. From his role in the 1916 Rising, Collins went on to become Director of Intelligence for the IRA and President of the IRB during the War of Independence. The intricacies of the aftermath of the Easter Rising, the fight against the Black and Tans, the Treaty Negotiations, the Irish Civil War and the shooting of Michael Collins will be covered on the tour. Collins is associated with many buildings in Dublin which will be visited on this accessible, gentle walking tour around Dublin with expert guides.