'Absolutely horrific' - Controversial Michael Collins mural condemned

A controversial mural depicting Irish revolutionary Michael Collins on the front of a packet of Chickatees is dividing opinions online. The striking artwork titled ‘Mickatees’ by Liam Robinson is located on Glasnevin Avenue. Some have dubbed it the ‘misappropriation of an extremely important Irish historical figure’ Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

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12.12 25 Aug 2023

'Absolutely horrific'...

'Absolutely horrific' - Controversial Michael Collins mural condemned

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12.12 25 Aug 2023

A controversial mural depicting Irish revolutionary Michael Collins on the front of a packet of Chickatees is dividing opinions online.

The striking artwork titled ‘Mickatees’ by Liam Robinson is located on Glasnevin Avenue.

Some have dubbed it the ‘misappropriation of an extremely important Irish historical figure’

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

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