Ireland says at least 12 Irish natives were killed in New
York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania during the September 11 attacks. Even more
people with Irish connections, including Irish last names, were killed.
A website called “IrishTribute.com,” which no longer exists,
was created to pay tribute to the lives lost who had Irish connections. In
2003, a 9/11 memorial was created in Donadea Forest Park, Co Kildare, to honor Sean
Tallon, an Irish American firefighter who served during the 9/11 attacks.
There is a 9/11 memorial located at Bishop’s Place on the
Mall in Waterford. It is adjacent to the iconic Waterford Crystal factory, and it
was erected in September 2018 to mark the 17th anniversary of the
attacks.
O’Hara’s Bar and Restaurant, an Irish pub located on Cedar
Street in New York City, became a hub for first responders during the aftermath
of the attacks. The pub closed after the attacks, but it reopened after eight
months. The pub remains a busy spot today, especially with people visiting the
9/11 Memorial and Museum. The pub continues to hold records of what happened during
the attacks, from memorabilia to a scrapbook with information.
Below are a few of the Irish people who died on 9/11:
-Kieran Gorman: Co Sligo
-Joanne Mary Cregan: Dublin
-Ruth Magdaline McCourt and her daughter Juliana Valentina
McCourt: Cork
-Patrick Joseph Currivan: Dublin
-Martin John Coughlan: Cappawhite, County Tipperary
- Jeremy Carrington: Downpatrick, County Down
On this 25th anniversary, and always, let us
remember every one of those people who lost their lives during a terrible day in
history. May we never forget all of those who served as first responders,
bravely helping those in their greatest time of need.
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