Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

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A wide, eye-level shot of the primary memorial display set on a bed of grey gravel under a bright, clear blue sky. In the centre sits a dark firefighter turnout coat topped with a black FDNY helmet bearing shield number "343". To the left stands a wooden flagpole displaying the Irish national flag (green, white, and orange). To the right stands another flagpole displaying the FDNY flag (red and white stripes with the departmental seal). Beside the flags stands a tall, upright grey limestone boulder. Mounted atop the boulder is a custom black iron cross emblem containing a firefighter ladder, fire hose, the number "343", and the letters "N Y". At the base of the stone lie flowers and a small rusted cross. In the background, a woven willow fence separates the gravel area from a green field and corn crop.

September 16, 2026

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

A quarter of a century later, the community gathered at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance to pay tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11.

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Cover photo for the Cork Creative Podcast with a black and white photo of Danny Manning in his FDNY uniform, the Cork Creative logo and Danny's name and title

September 11, 2026

Danny Manning on the Cork Creative podcast

On the Cork Creative podcast, retired FDNY firefighter Danny Manning shares his harrowing 9/11 survival story and the profound impact of Kinsale’s Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance.

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Closeup photo of the plaque of Chaplain Mychal Judge screwed to a white post in the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance. Fr Judge is wearing is FDNY uniform.

September 6, 2026

Remembering Judge

Discover the profound legacy of FDNY Chaplain Mychal Judge in this short film, released by the DFNY Foundation. It explores his life of service, kindness, and leadership, highlighting how he brought hope during New York City’s darkest hours and continues to inspire a quarter-century later.

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Danny Manning fixing the plaque of Fr Michal Judge on his tree in the Rinfinnan Garden of Remembrance

September 23, 2025

FDNY 9-11 Firefighter: We thank you for all of your remembrance

An exclusive from The Southern Star featuring a heartfelt message of gratitude from an FDNY 9/11 firefighter, thanking the people of Kinsale for their steadfast remembrance and dedication.

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The US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S Walsh stands beside the Maltese Cross Memorial in the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance with a flower tribute and sign "never forget 343" to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11.

September 11, 2025

U.S Ambassador visits Garden of Remembrance

To mark the 24th anniversary, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh visited the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance and unveiled a memorial containing steel from the World Trade Centre.

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Maltese Cross Memorial in the Rinfinnan Garden of Remembrance with floral wreaths placed at the base and hanging of the front. Fire Department memorabila cover the circular top section of the memorial. There is a FDNY jacket hangng off a fence post behind. The sky highlights that the picture was taken in the evening of a sunny day.

September 30, 2024

White Doves Fly in an Irish Sky

The Irish Echo reports on the 2024 September 11th ceremony at the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance, where white doves were released to honour the 343 fallen FDNY firefighters.

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