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The REAL story of the assassination of Michael Collins

Everything you know is a lie.* (*Not really)

May 4th 2014, 12:30 PM 5,591 Views 2 Comments

IS IT STILL too soon for a humorous take on the assassination of Michael Collins? Because we have a great one for you right here.

Skerries comedy troupe Shifts’ latest video takes a look at a moment that shaped Irish history, in their usual offbeat style.

Source: Shifts/YouTube

We won’t lie to you, lads. We tried to stay straight-faced out of respect to our history, but that last exchange had us in stitches.

Anyway! I’m sure this’ll have no repercussions for Irish history. Goodbye!

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The REAL story of the assassination of Michael Collins

Everything you know is a lie.* (*Not really)

A volleyball named Wilson had Ireland sobbing its heart out last night>