New York fireman given Irish Heritage honour

The mother of a New York fireman killed in the 9/11 terror attacks said he was very proud of his Irish roots after the family was presented with the first Certificate of Irish Heritage.

New York fireman given Irish Heritage honour
Tue, 20 Sep, 2011 - 15:45

The mother of a New York fireman killed in the 9/11 terror attacks said he was very proud of his Irish roots after the family was presented with the first Certificate of Irish Heritage.

Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore awarded the certificate yesterday to Joseph Hunter’s family in the firehouse of Squad 288 in Queens, New York City.

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