Denis Naughten, has played tribute to Roscommon native US Ambassador to the first non-American born Governor of California, James G. Downey. A bust in honour of Downey was unveiled in Castlesamson, Co. Roscommon on Friday. Speaking following the unveiling of the bust Denis Naughten said, “Governor Downey, was the only non-American born Governor of the State of California up to … Continue reading Downey could act as role model for Ireland of today – Naughten