The Squad, nicknamed the Twelve Apostles, was an Irish Republican Army unit founded by Michael Collins to counter British intelligence efforts during the Irish War of Independence, mainly by means of
Liam Tobin at the funeral of Michael Collins in 1922
Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician who was a leading figure in the early-20th century struggle for Irish independence. During the War of Independence he was Director of
The Squad (Irish Republican Army unit)
…The Squad, nicknamed the Twelve Apostles, was an Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit founded by Michael Collins to counter British intelligence efforts during the Irish War of Independence, mainly by means of assassination. The Squad engaged in executing informants…
Collins in 1919
Michael Collins aged 10–11 at newly built Woodfield House
Collins in Irish Volunteer uniform
Captured Irish soldiers in Stafford Gaol after the failed Easter Rising. Collins is fifth from the right with an 'x' over his head.