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Pete Hayden Named New FDNY Chief

By Irish America Staff
October / November 2004

October 1, 2004 by 1 Comment

Pete Hayden, a career veteran, was named Chief of the Fire Department of New York City by Mayor Bloomberg in July. Hayden, who has been with the FDNY for 35 years, was one of the principal officers in charge on September 11. An early decision he made to move the command post out of the North Tower saved many lives. Hayden, whose parents are from Mayo and Kildare, grew up in … [Read more...] about Pete Hayden Named New FDNY Chief

Denis Leary Honors New York’s Heroes

By Jill Fergus, Contributor
February / March 2002

February 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

It's an unseasonably balmy October night a little ever a month since the tragedy of September 11 and a well-heeled crowd has gathered at the trendy Park restaurant in Manhattan for a benefit organized by Denis Leary's Firefighter's Foundation to raise money for the families of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on that terrible day. To the backdrop of Celtic tunes … [Read more...] about Denis Leary Honors New York’s Heroes

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After the start of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 on May 24, the United Irishmen were defeated by British forces on this day in 1798. Historically known as the Battle of Vinegar Hill, almost 1,000 rebels lost their lives in this battle, which marked a turning point and eventual loss in the Rebellion of 1798.

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