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Family Take Grandpa Back To Hometown In Ireland For Final Time

A family has shared beautiful footage of their 96-year-old grandpa returning to his hometown in Ireland from America one last time. John Kissing, from Syracuse, New York, emigrated to the United States in 1949 but has always held his hometown of Balldavid, in Tipperary, close to his heart. Hi granddaughter Juliet, 25, said the 96-year-old's face lights up when talking about childhood stories and when Irish music comes on. So she and her family knew they had to make one more trip for her grandpa work. Over the course of a year, the family planned the epic trip, which saw all seven of John’s children travel, as well as almost all of his grandchildren. Along the way, Juliet documented John's travels – which saw him visit his old school, where he recited Shakespeare and played handball; walk to his childhood home; visit his parents’ grave; and ride a boat.
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Location: Tipperary, Ireland
  • Date Acquired: 07-24-2023
  • Date Filmed: 06-21-2023
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Footage Type: Cell Phone
  • Rights :  TV & Digital, Commercial, Publishing
Tags:  grandpa , trip , travel , vacation , Ireland , home , hometown , childhood home , return

Family Take Grandpa Back To Hometown In Ireland For Final Time

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