McAleese to attend Famine commemoration in New York

President Mary McAleese will attend a special famine commemoration in New York this week as part of a four-day visit to the city.

Tue, 18 May, 2010 - 12:05

President Mary McAleese will attend a special famine commemoration in New York this week as part of a four-day visit to the city.

The President’s attendance at the ceremony on Sunday is one of a number of events organised to promote economic links with the US and strengthen connections with the local Irish community.

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