Weatherday: Mother of a President

Mostly dry, sunny spells. Cool, moderate to fresh northerly breezes.

Highest temperature 12deg.

On this day in 1875, Kate Coll arrived in New York by ship from Ireland. Three years later, following her marriage, she would give birth to Éamon de Valera, destined to become one of Ireland's most prominent political leaders.

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