The printed program book of the 1991 New York Saint Patricks Day parade. the largest parade In the world. contained a retrospective article on Commandant Gen. Tom Maguire. T.D.. written by an Irish Immigrant from County Mayo. whose grandfather. Richard Cawley. native of Shrule. County Mayo. had served under Tom Maguire In the Irish war for Independence (19191921) and who still vividly remembers Maguires qualities of leadership. Gerald OHara. the author. is a native of Charlestown. County Mayo. and Is also active In the Irish immigration reform movement. Additionally. he serves as a corporal In the 9th Regiment of the New York Guard. He now lives In New York with his wife Catherine.
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