Irishman Of The Year Named In West Haven

A decorated retired firefighter will receive the annual honor, which personifies service in the city's robust Irish-American community. Reply Writt...

March 5, 2023
5:48 AM

A decorated retired firefighter will receive the annual honor, which personifies service in the city's robust Irish-American community. Reply Written by Michael P. Walsh WEST HAVEN, CT — Retired West Shore fire Capt. Richard 'Woody' Beirne, one of the hardest working volunteers on the West Haven St. Patrick's Day Committee and in the Irish American community, has been named the city's Irishman of the Year. Beirne, the grandson of Irish immigrants, will receive the honor at West Haven's 30th annual St.

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