Heroes are important to everyone and every country has their own.
Neil Armstrong area few among many of tile United States' long list of heroes. Robert Emmet is one of Ireland's most venerated heroes. In the mid 1800's six Irish immigrant families settled in Northwest Iowa, hoping the rich soil would provide good farmland. Several years later, they were joined by more Irish immigrants and established a town. To honor one of their heroes, Robert Emmet, they named the town Emmetsburg.