Ex Falklands governor and local hero dies peacefully in Ireland

Thursday, February 23rd 2017 - 10:38 UTC

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Ex Falkland’s governor Sir Cosmo Haskard KCMG MBE passed away peacefully at his home in Tregariff, County Cork, Ireland on Tuesday. Sir Haskard was Governor from 1964 to 1970, an advocate of the Islands and played a major role in preventing the transfer of sovereignty to Argentina. He celebrated his 100th birthday last year. Read full article

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Papamoa
A Great man who gave a voice to the Islanders.
Feb 24th, 2017 - 09:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
A well respected man, and sadly missed by those who remembered him.
Feb 24th, 2017 - 08:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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