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{{Infobox historic site
{{Infobox historic site
|name = The Diamond Bar
|name = The Diamond Bar
| location= [[Béal na Bláth]]
| location= [[Béal na Bláth]]
| type = Pub
| type = Pub
| coordinates = {{coord|51|49|18.4|N|8|51|20.0|W|display=inline,title}}
| lat_degrees = 51
| lat_minutes = 49
| lat_seconds = 18.4
| lat_direction = N
| long_degrees = 8
| long_minutes = 51
| long_seconds = 20.0
| long_direction = W
| owner = Eugene O'Callaghan
| owner = Eugene O'Callaghan
| built = 1840
| built = 1840
| website = thediamondbar.wordpress.com
| website = thediamondbar.wordpress.com
| caption = Pub outside which Michael Collins' convoy stopped at the day of his assassination.
| caption = Pub outside which Michael Collins' convoy stopped at the day of his death.
|image = The Diamond Bar.png
|image = The Diamond Bar.png
}}
}}
[[File:Murray's farmhouse.jpg|alt=Farmhouse|thumb|Storehouse behind the Diamond Bar where the ambush in Baelnablath was planned.]]
[[File:Murray's farmhouse.jpg|alt=Farmhouse|thumb|Storehouse behind The Diamond Bar where the ambush in Béal na Bláth was planned.]]

'''The Diamond Bar''', formerly known as '''Long's Pub''', is a historical site in [[Béal na Bláth]] in the townland of Glannarouge, [[County Cork]]. The ambush that led to the assassination of the Irish leader [[Michael Collins (Irish leader)|Michael Collins]] was planned in a storehouse behind the Diamond Bar. The Michael Collins Memorial, close to where Michael Collins was shot, is located one mile south of the Diamond Bar.
'''The Diamond Bar''', formerly known as '''Long's Pub''', is a historical site in [[Béal na Bláth]] in the townland of Glannarouge (''Gleann na Ruaige''), [[County Cork]]. The ambush that led to the death of the Irish leader [[Michael Collins (Irish leader)|Michael Collins]] was planned in a storehouse behind The Diamond Bar. The Michael Collins Memorial, close to where Michael Collins was shot, is located one kilometre south of The Diamond Bar.


==History==
==History==
{{main|Michael Collins (Irish leader)#Death}}
{{main|Michael Collins (Irish leader)#Death}}
During the [[Irish Civil War]], Michael Collins was on his way from [[Macroom]] to [[Bandon, County Cork]] on the morning of 22 August 1922. The travelling convoy included a Crossley tender, eight men armed with rifles, a motorcyclist, an armoured car and Michael Collins' [[staff car]].<ref name="The Journey">{{cite web|url=http://www.generalmichaelcollins.com/on-line-books/michael-collins-his-life-times/11-journey-to-west-cork/|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=The journey to West Cork|publisher=Collins 22 Society}}</ref> A meeting of [[Irish Republican Army (1922–69)|Anti-Treaty Republicans]] had been scheduled for the same day in Murray's farmhouse,<ref name="The Ambush">{{cite web|url=http://www.generalmichaelcollins.com/on-line-books/michael-collins-his-life-times/12-the-ambush/|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=The Ambush|publisher=Collins 22 Society}}</ref> behind the Diamond Bar, which is located on the road to Bandon.<ref name="Assassination!">{{citation|title=Assassination!|author= Paul Donnelle|year= 2012| ASIN= B007B48OKQ}}</ref>
During the [[Irish Civil War]], Michael Collins was on his way from [[Macroom]] to [[Bandon, County Cork|Bandon]], [[County Cork]], on the morning of 22 August 1922. The travelling convoy included a Crossley tender, motorcyclist, armoured car and Michael Collins' [[staff car]].<ref name="The Journey">{{cite web|url=http://www.generalmichaelcollins.com/on-line-books/michael-collins-his-life-times/11-journey-to-west-cork/|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=The journey to West Cork|publisher=Collins 22 Society}}</ref> A meeting of [[Irish Republican Army (1922–69)|Anti-Treaty Republicans]] had been scheduled for the same day in Murray's farmhouse,<ref name="The Ambush">{{cite web|url=http://www.generalmichaelcollins.com/on-line-books/michael-collins-his-life-times/12-the-ambush/|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=The Ambush|publisher=Collins 22 Society}}</ref> behind the Diamond Bar, which is on the road to Bandon.<ref name="Assassination!">{{citation|title=Assassination!|author= Paul Donnelle|year= 2012| asin= B007B48OKQ}}</ref>

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A chauffeur was hired by Collins' convoy to show them an alternative route from Macroom to Bandon, as other routes were blocked due to bridges being destroyed. However, the convoy temporarily lost sight of the chauffeur's car, and as the convoy approached the five crossroads of Béal na Bláth, the convoy's scout leader asked Denny Long (known locally as Denny the Dane) for directions to Bandon.<ref name="Blood on the Shamrock">{{citation|title=Blood on the Shamrock: A Novel of Ireland's Civil War|author=Cathal Liam|year= 2006| ISBN= 0970415524}}</ref> Long recognised Michael Collins in the staff car, and informed Republican [[Tom Hales (Irish republican)|Tom Hales]] that Collins was in the convoy. Hales decided to plan an ambush in the event of Collins' return from Bandon via the same route. Though [[Éamon de Valera]] was at Long's Pub that day<ref name="Éamon De Valera">{{cite web|url=http://politico.ie/archive/eamon-devalera-assassination-michael-collins|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=Éamon De Valera|publisher=Politico}}</ref> and some sources suggest he dissuaded against the ambush,<ref name="A Life">{{citation|title=Michael Collins: A Life|author=James Mackay|year= 1996| ISBN= 1851588574}}</ref> plans were set into motion which resulted in the death of Michael Collins.<ref name="Shadow of Bealnablath">{{citation|title=Michael Collins: Shadow of Bealnablath|author=Colm Connolly|year= 1997| ASIN= 6302041252}}</ref>


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A chauffeur was hired by Collins' convoy to show them an alternative route, as other roads were blocked due to bridges being destroyed. However, the convoy temporarily lost sight of the chauffeur's car, and as the convoy approached the five crossroads of Béal na Bláth, the convoy's scout leader asked Denny Long (known locally as Denny the Dane) for directions to Bandon.<ref name="Blood on the Shamrock">{{citation|title=Blood on the Shamrock: A Novel of Ireland's Civil War|author=Cathal Liam|year=2006|isbn=0970415524|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/bloodonshamrockn0000liam}}</ref> Long recognised Michael Collins in the staff car, and informed Republican [[Tom Hales (Irish republican)|Tom Hales]] that Collins was in the convoy. Hales and others met in a building to the rear of the pub to plan and ambush in the event that Collins returned from Bandon via the same route. Though [[Éamon de Valera]] was at Long's Pub that day<ref name="Éamon De Valera">{{cite web|url=http://politico.ie/archive/eamon-devalera-assassination-michael-collins|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=Éamon De Valera|publisher=Politico}}</ref> and some sources suggest he dissuaded against the ambush,<ref name="A Life">{{citation|title=Michael Collins: A Life|author=James Mackay|year=1996|isbn=1851588574|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/michaelcollinsli00mack}}</ref> plans were set into motion which resulted in the death of Michael Collins.<ref name="Shadow of Bealnablath">{{citation|title=Michael Collins: Shadow of Bealnablath|author=Colm Connolly|year= 1997| asin= 6302041252}}</ref>
==Architecture==
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The Diamond Bar is listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. It is listed as a "''detached three-bay two-storey house, built in 1840, with shopfront to front (north-west) elevation and single-storey extension to side (south-west) [..and..] timber sliding sash windows, attractive tripartite pubfront window opening and render detailing.''"<ref name="National Inventory of Architectural Heritage">{{cite web|url=http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CO&regno=20908321|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=National Inventory of Architectural Heritage|publisher=National Inventory of Architectural Heritage}}</ref>


==Today==
==Conservation ==
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{{As of|2022}}, The Diamond Bar remains open. The [[National Inventory of Architectural Heritage]] (NIAH) listing describes the building as a "''detached three-bay two-storey house, built in 1840, with shopfront to front (north-west) elevation and single-storey extension to side (south-west) [..and..] timber sliding sash windows, attractive tripartite pubfront window opening and render detailing.''"<ref name="National Inventory of Architectural Heritage">{{cite web|url=http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=CO&regno=20908321|accessdate=2016-01-05|title=National Inventory of Architectural Heritage|publisher=National Inventory of Architectural Heritage}}</ref> The Diamond Bar organises [[Irish road bowling]] events and tours of the Collins ambush site.<ref name="Road Bowling">{{cite web|url=http://irbaresults.blogspot.com/2019/05/road-bowling-results-may-21-2019.html|accessdate=2020-02-18|title=ROAD BOWLING RESULTS MAY 21 2019|publisher=Blogspot}}</ref><ref name="Themed Tour">{{cite web|url=https://thediamondbar.wordpress.com/michael-collins-tour-the-ambush/|accessdate=2020-02-18|title=Themed Tour at the Diamond Bar|publisher=The Diamond Bar}}</ref>
As of 2016, the Diamond Bar remains open. Some older exterior features are still visible, including the front bay-window and an iron ring attached to the front wall where horses would have been tied, which still as they were in 1922. The Diamond Bar organises traditional [[Irish road bowling]] events and offers tours of the Collins' ambush site.{{fact|date=January 2016}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 20:57, 1 November 2022

The Diamond Bar
Pub outside which Michael Collins' convoy stopped at the day of his death.
TypePub
LocationBéal na Bláth
Coordinates51°49′18.4″N 8°51′20.0″W / 51.821778°N 8.855556°W / 51.821778; -8.855556
Built1840
OwnerEugene O'Callaghan
Websitethediamondbar.wordpress.com
Farmhouse
Storehouse behind The Diamond Bar where the ambush in Béal na Bláth was planned.

The Diamond Bar, formerly known as Long's Pub, is a historical site in Béal na Bláth in the townland of Glannarouge (Gleann na Ruaige), County Cork. The ambush that led to the death of the Irish leader Michael Collins was planned in a storehouse behind The Diamond Bar. The Michael Collins Memorial, close to where Michael Collins was shot, is located one kilometre south of The Diamond Bar.

History

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Main article: Michael Collins (Irish leader) § Death

During the Irish Civil War, Michael Collins was on his way from Macroom to Bandon, County Cork, on the morning of 22 August 1922. The travelling convoy included a Crossley tender, motorcyclist, armoured car and Michael Collins' staff car.[1] A meeting of Anti-Treaty Republicans had been scheduled for the same day in Murray's farmhouse,[2] behind the Diamond Bar, which is on the road to Bandon.[3]

A chauffeur was hired by Collins' convoy to show them an alternative route, as other roads were blocked due to bridges being destroyed. However, the convoy temporarily lost sight of the chauffeur's car, and as the convoy approached the five crossroads of Béal na Bláth, the convoy's scout leader asked Denny Long (known locally as Denny the Dane) for directions to Bandon.[4] Long recognised Michael Collins in the staff car, and informed Republican Tom Hales that Collins was in the convoy. Hales and others met in a building to the rear of the pub to plan and ambush in the event that Collins returned from Bandon via the same route. Though Éamon de Valera was at Long's Pub that day[5] and some sources suggest he dissuaded against the ambush,[6] plans were set into motion which resulted in the death of Michael Collins.[7]

Conservation

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As of 2022, The Diamond Bar remains open. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) listing describes the building as a "detached three-bay two-storey house, built in 1840, with shopfront to front (north-west) elevation and single-storey extension to side (south-west) [..and..] timber sliding sash windows, attractive tripartite pubfront window opening and render detailing."[8] The Diamond Bar organises Irish road bowling events and tours of the Collins ambush site.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "The journey to West Cork". Collins 22 Society. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  2. ^ "The Ambush". Collins 22 Society. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  3. ^ Paul Donnelle (2012), Assassination!, ASIN B007B48OKQ
  4. ^ Cathal Liam (2006), Blood on the Shamrock: A Novel of Ireland's Civil War, ISBN 0970415524
  5. ^ "Éamon De Valera". Politico. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  6. ^ James Mackay (1996), Michael Collins: A Life, ISBN 1851588574
  7. ^ Colm Connolly (1997), Michael Collins: Shadow of Bealnablath, ASIN 6302041252
  8. ^ "National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  9. ^ "ROAD BOWLING RESULTS MAY 21 2019". Blogspot. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  10. ^ "Themed Tour at the Diamond Bar". The Diamond Bar. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
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