WWII hero priest who saved thousands from the Nazis honored by the Irish State

Portia....no Catholic bashing comment on this?

This is long overdue. He should have been recognized by Ireland well before 2012. Ever time I pass through Cahirciveen, I drop by his grave, and I tell my students about his involvement in saving Jews and allied POWs. Some of my students will ask, but why would he be willing to help the English after what had happened in his own country? My answer is that the man's maturity and willingness to forgive (but not forget) illustrates the belief that you cannot paint everbody with the same brush. It's a lesson to be learned.

Seanmor, what in the name of God has your comment to do with this article. Everybody knows about Black and Tans, but everything in the right place---can you talk about Treasure and a hero. If you want to go off in a tangent consider all the people the Irish displaced in the US. When Black Feet villages were flattened they did not think much of the Irish who joined in the taking of their land----including Thomas Francis Meagher---did you ever hear of that guy---talk of justice must be across the board.

And not before time. This man was a humanitarian Seanmor, and that does not make him any less of a patriot!!

Are Cameron and Merkelstien still taking Nazi Bounties as payment on Ireland's Debt ?

gregory peck looker but its too late for him

Tell me that picture isn't Karl Malden!

The future monsignor first became acquainted with the British military as a young man when his native county was placed under martial law (Dec., 1920). His local barony of Duhallow played a mojor role in the war that liberated a 4/5 of the Irish nation from 7 centuries of English rule.