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Foxford community celebrates Admiral Brown
Saturday, July 30, saw Foxford once again play host to the Argentinian Ambassador Ms Moira Wilkinson and the crew of the ARA Libertad to celebrate the 245th anniversary of the birth of the founding member of the Argentine Navy, Foxford native Admiral William Brown.
Argentine Ambassador to Ireland to be laid to rest in Foxford
The late Argentinian ambassador to Ireland, Laura Bernal, will be laid to rest in Foxford today.
New book features Mayomen who fought for Latin American Independence
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, thousands of Irish men and women arrived in Mexico and South America lured by the promise of adventure, fame and fortune. They were soldiers, spies, sailors, merchants and diplomats, and they and their children fought for independence and helped shape modern Latin America. Today, the names of streets, towns, schools, and football teams on the continent bear witness to their influence.
