Commemorating the fallen fire fighting heroes of 9/11

THERE will be a special commemoration of the 343 firemen who died in 9/11 in Kinsale today.

This will take place at the Garden of Remembrance at Ringfinnan, which holds a tree bearing the name of each of the dead. This was provided by the late Kathleen Murphy whose death in March will be marked by the planting of a tree in her memory.

The civic ceremonies will begin at 2.30pm followed by Mass at 3pm and it is hoped that there will be a big turnout by those who would like to show solidarity with the victims of 9/11, especially the 343 New York firemen. The garden is located at Ringfinnan on the road from Kinsale to the Old Head.

Further information is available from Virgil Horgan, at 4772557 or Dermot Ryan at 086-8267656 or on the web under kinsaleheritage.com by clicking on kinsaleremembers 9/11.

Dermot Ryan

Winters Hill

Kinsale

Co Cork