Paddy Cullivan’s ‘The Murder of Michael Collins’
Schedule
Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04102 | Portland, ME
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Paddy Cullivan returns to the Maine Irish Heritage Center! Join us for an incredible evening of history, entertainment, and good craic.General admission tickets are $25 in advance, or snag priority seating for $35! Don’t wait to get your tickets: general admission goes up at the door, and priority seating is only available in advance!
ABOUT THE SHOW: THE MURDER OF MICHAEL COLLINS
Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings you the incredible story of the death of Ireland’s first Commander-in-Chief. An audio-visual spectacular featuring hundreds of images, shocking new research and incredible songs, Paddy dares to unravel the secrets and lies around what happened that fateful day in Béal na mBlath, 22nd August 1922.
Did Michael Collins have a secret son in London? Was he really going to keep to the Anglo-Irish Treaty or was he planning to resume the war? If the anti-treaty side shot him, why did the Free State instigate a massive cover-up? How can one of the most important men in Irish history have no autopsy report, no investigation, inquest or even a death cert? And who really shot Michael Collins? Why is there such reticence from certain quarters – to this day – to find out the truth?
No less complex or mysterious than the death of JFK and with as many twists and turns, ‘The Murder of Michael Collins’ is a fascinating rollercoaster ride that will change your perceptions of Irish history forever…
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Paddy Cullivan is an acclaimed Irish entertainer renowned for his versatility in music, comedy and historical storytelling. As frontman of The Camembert Quartet he captivated audiences for 20 years with the band’s unique blend of humor and musical talent. This led to their becoming House Band on the world’s longest running chat show, the (Irish) ‘Late Late Show’ for over a decade, along with presenter Ryan Tubridy.
Cullivan’s passion for history is evident in his solo ‘historical entertainment’ shows which he devised and performed since 2016, including “The Murder of Wolfe Tone” and “The Murder of Michael Collins”. These shows combined storytelling, music and visuals to explore pivotal events in Irish history. His latest project, “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Ireland,” offers an optimistic vision of a future United Ireland, combining humor and hope to inspire audiences. Paddy Cullivan continues to be a dynamic force in Irish culture, engaging and educating through his diverse creative endeavours.
For more info, visit https://www.paddycullivan.com/
REVIEWS
A huge hit online, Paddy has brought this mind-blowing solo show to the stage – here are just some of the reviews…
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‘Mesmerising stuff – a complicated story, brilliantly told.’ – Ronan McGreevy (Irish Times)
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‘Agatha Christie meets Monty Python – a century-year-old mystery with the best form of comedy; tinged with unpalatable truth’ – Oliver Callan
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‘Begging for the live stage – superb job’ – Erskine Childers
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‘This is worth watching for the tune about mediocre Irish political leaders through the ages alone! ‘Safe Pair of Hands’ – instant classic.’ – Tadhg Hickey (online political comedy genius)
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‘In awe of the research you have done, the way you have put the story together and presented it.’ – Mags Amond (Trinity College School of Education)
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‘Great show Paddy, scholarly and entertaining’ – Mick O’Dea (Former RHA President)
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‘A must watch for anyone interested in Irish history and politics’ – Dr. Wayne O’Brien (Northumbia University)
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‘Amazing work – hard history told with a light touch. Comhghairdeas’ – Mary Lou McDonald (President of Sinn Fein)
★★★★★
‘Greatest show on the Emerald Isle!…essential viewing for the price of Dublin pint!’ – Sean Napier (The 1798 Belfast walking tour)
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Where is it happening?
34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04102Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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