COUNTY ref Sean O'Riordan Article:
De Veres Irish Art

Auctioneers and Valuers will be holding an auction at the Royal College of Physicians on Kildare Street Dublin on November 26th. Titled 'Outstanding Irish Art', this auction boasts many interesting pieces of art but, among them is an item of historical interest which once belonged to Michael Collins.
Lot 84 is described as "an important rosewood and silver mounted walking cane". This item has significant history attached to it as it was the walking cane of Michael Collins and it can be seen in photos of the Big Fella, holding it by his side while in uniform. At 92cm in length the cane comes with a letter of provenance. For many years it was on display for all to see in Kilmainham Gaol museum with other Michael Collins items.
The cane is part of the collection of Jack Cormack from Lucan who was a driver for Michael Collins. In 1921 Cormack was shot in his leg and hand near where the Red Cow Roundabout is today. Collins gifted Cormack his cane to help with his gait following his shooting at Red Cow.
The cane comes with a guide price of 2,000euro but as we enter years of centenary commemorations, and with interest in Ireland's revolutionary history increasing, this rare piece of Michael Collins history will no doubt go beyond it's guide price. Here's hoping the item will again find it's way back into public display in the country both Collins and Cormack fought for.