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Tributes paid to American of Kerry descent who promoted peace and social justice

Aug 6, 2020 13:32 By radiokerrynews
Tributes paid to American of Kerry descent who promoted peace and social justice
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Tributes have been paid to an Irish-American businessman who funded projects in West Kerry and promoted peace in Northern Ireland. John 'Jack' Dunfey, whose

Tributes have been paid to an Irish-American businessman who funded projects in West Kerry and promoted peace in Northern Ireland.

John 'Jack' Dunfey, whose grandparents came from West Kerry, died recently in the US at the age of 96.

The Dunfey family supported Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne which opened in 1985 and was dedicated to Jack's mother, Kate.

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The founder of Storied Kerry, Frank Lewis, says Mr Dunfey and his siblings were dedicated to defending human rights and social justice.

When John Hume and David Trimble received the Nobel Peace Prize, Mr Dunfey and his brother Bob attended the ceremony, at the recipients' invite.

Jack Dunfey Proponent of Peace

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