On the centenary of Michael Collins' assassination (22 August 1922), Chris Bambery sifts through the mythology of a man who played a part in the Irish struggle for independence and then turned against it.

The death of many of their people on the Trail of Tears – forced relocation – sparked empathy for the Irish people in their time of need.

Irish donor Pat Hayes said: “From Ireland, 170 years later, the favour is returned! To our Native American brothers and sisters in your moment of hardship.”