50 years on heroic Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty honoured in Killarney

A half-century after his passing, the deeds of a heroic Irish priest who helped saved thousands of people in Nazi-occupied Rome during the Second World War are still talked about.

And yesterday, the 50th anniversary of his death, a monument to Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty was unveiled in his hometown, Killarney, Co Kerry, before a gathering that included international representatives.

However, the warmest applause came from several hundred local people when black and red cloaks were lifted to reveal a 2m bronze statue of the renowned humanitarian.