Michael J. Cawley Bench

Memorials

In late 2024, Margaret Cawley – mother of fallen FDNY Firefighter Michael J. Cawley – visited the Garden of Remembrance with her niece, Tricia. Deeply moved by the peaceful setting, they decided to donate a stone bench in honour of Michael and all the brave firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The bench was crafted by O’Connell Stone in Ovens and installed in 2026 with the kind help of Kinsale Fire and Rescue, offering visitors a permanent, quiet place for reflection.