Tourism Ireland launches County Kerry focus for ‘The Gathering’ at Ellis Island

Immigrants who entered the U.S. by way of Ellis Island were required to meet all the requirements of the immigration laws -no criminal records, no contageous diseases or physical disabitities. In the late 50s I received my permanest visa at the U.S. embassy in Dublin at the age of 18 - with the understanding that I would register with the Draft Board within 6 months. I was required to carry my green card at all times, including the 4 years I served in the Marine Corps. Whether emigrants from Ireland came thru Ellis Island or Idlewild Airport, we complied with the laws and made contributions to our adopted country.