World War II Hero’s Image Defaced With Hitler Reference – April 22nd, 2024

Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty who grew up in Killarney helped save the lives of around 6,500 Jewish people and Allied soldiers in Rome during World War II. There is a mural in his honour on the Matt Talbot Road in Tralee. Over the weekend, the image was defaced with a reference to Hitler and a Hitler-style moustache daubed on the monsignor’s image. Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Cathal Foley.