Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

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August 14, 2023

9/11 firefighters to visit Ireland’s unique ‘living memorial’ in Kinsale

The Irish Examiner reports on the upcoming visit by 9/11 firefighters to Kinsale, highlighting the unique and enduring nature of this living memorial in County Cork.

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A shaded grassy lane lined with mature trees, each decorated with an American flag and a photo portrait plaque honouring a firefighter, creating a peaceful, canopy-covered memorial aisle.

September 17, 2021

Kinsale recalls Irish links to 9/11 tragedy

A reflective piece exploring the strong genealogical and cultural bonds that link the Kinsale community to the courageous Irish-American first responders of New York.

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Memorial tree plaque for Firefighter Daniel Suhr with an American flag in the grass at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance.

September 11, 2021

20th Anniversary of 9/11 marked in Kinsale County Cork Ireland at Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance

TheCork.ie covers the solemn anniversary commemorations held at the Ringfinnan Garden, where the local community gathers to remember the FDNY firefighters and honour their sacrifice.

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A photograph taken outdoors on an overcast day featuring four individuals. In the foreground, Kathleen Cait Murphy wearing a grey patterned coat and a bright red knitted scarf holds a small United States flag. To her left stands Father Liam O'Regan wearing a clerical collar, a light blue jumper, a dark blue jacket, and a grey flat cap. To her right, stands Virgil Horgan in a flat cap, white shirt, green tie, and dark jacket stands near a small oak tree with yellow and brown autumn leaves. A fourth man is partially visible in the background on the far left. A building and a green lawn are visible in the distant right background.

September 10, 2021

Kathleen nurtured Kinsale’s deep-rooted ties to Twin Towers tragedy

Read about the legacy of Kathleen Murphy, the visionary nurse originally from Kinsale whose deep compassion led to the creation of the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance to honour the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11.

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A tall, rough-cut stone marker in a gravel area featuring a black metal FDNY firefighter Maltese cross emblem mounted on top with the number 343 cut out at the center. The background shows green fields and a blue sky with light clouds.

September 9, 2021

Five Irish Memorials 9-11

The Ringfinnan Garden is highlighted as one of the most significant Irish memorials dedicated to the victims of September 11th, showcasing Ireland’s deep and lasting solidarity with New York

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Overhead view of the rows of trees in the Ringfinn Garden of Rememberance

September 9, 2021

Mayor of the County of Cork marks 20th anniversary of 9/11

Watch this moving video segment that captures the serene beauty and solemn atmosphere of the Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance, providing a visual journey through the dedicated trees.

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