World leaders rush to pay tribute to Kennedy, but his impact remains lasting in Ireland

DUBLIN — Nowhere outside of America has the Kennedy legacy been more deeply felt than in Ireland, where photographs of the family adorn homes and hundreds claim to be distant relations of the glittering dynasty that brought the first Roman Catholic to the White House.

British Prime Minister pays tribute to Kennedy, says even when ill, he kept on fighting

DUBLIN — World leaders lionized U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy on Wednesday as a towering figure in American politics, praising his dedication to causes ranging from health care reform to peace in Northern Ireland.

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