Local Minister Heather Humphreys is to give the oration at the annual Michael Collins commemoration later this month.
The event is held every August to mark the anniversary of his death at Béal na Bláth.
The Chair of the commemoration committee Garret Kelleher said Minister Humphreys was chosen to give this year's oration as she has proven to be a strong voice for rural communities.
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A larger commemoration is expected to be held next year to mark 100 years since the fatal ambush.
