Ireland's newest citizens: 'I knew nothing besides Bono and Father Ted'

Ireland's newest citizens: 'I knew nothing besides Bono and Father Ted'

Muhammad Pathan (right) who came to Ireland from Tanzania 17 years ago to study to be a doctor.

“I knew nothing about Ireland prior to coming here besides Bono and Father Ted."

Those were the words of Muhammad Pathan, one of Ireland's 1,800 new citizens, some of whom have shared stories of hope and pride as they celebrate their newfound status.

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