Jarlath Burns opening this year’s Kennedy SummerSchool in hugely impressive fashion with our chair, Eileen Dunne. #JFKSS

A wonderful official opening evening of the 2025 Kennedy Summer School is underway. A warm welcome to all of our guests and all of our audience - enjoy this very special weekend in New Ross. #kennedysummerschool #jfkss

Thank you Seán O’Rourke for joining us and hosting our fantastic Kennedy Tea Party #KennedySummerSchool

Senator Senator Aubrey McCarthy joins our discussions tomorrow at the Kennedy Summer School. #JFKSS #KennedySummerSchool

On stage now discussing the feature film From That Small Island, with Eamonn Hore: Writer & Producer - Prof. Bríona Nic Dhiarmada Director - Peter Murphy Historic Consultant & Contributor - Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer Composer - Colm Mac Con Iomaire #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Our first event today is our masterclass on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. We are delighted to welcome experts Dr. Helen Turner, Prof. Kirk Curnutt, Prof. Sarah Churchwell, Prof. Phillip McGowan and Dr. Martina Mastandrea, to speak on the topic this morning. #JFKSS

Our Guest of Honour, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, addresses our 2025 luncheon. James Lawless #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Our very own Larry Donnelly interviewing Minister James Lawless at the 2025 luncheon. James Lawless #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Jim Gavin gets backing of Minister James Lawless for the Áras in an interview with Larry Donnelly at the 2025 Kennedy Summer School #KennedySummerSchool

On stage now discussing the role of local journalists with South East Radio presenter Alan Corcoran, are journalists: Brenda Power Bill Forry Dave O'Connell Jessica O'Connor #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

The Kennedy Summer School is honoured to welcome world-renowned author Colm Tóibín, who is in conversation with Sinéad McSweeney during The Noel Whelan Interview. #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

On stage now discussing the impact of President Trump's presidency is: Tony Connelly Greg Ballard Gilberto S Ocañas Jim Power Shona Murray Tanya Gordiienko Tony Connelly #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Discussing Ireland's housing challenges with Deirdre O'Shaughnessy is our panel of: Senator Aubrey McCarthy Accountant - Barry Doyle Former Indianapolis Mayor - Greg Ballard Senior lecturer at TU Dublin - Lorcan Sirr Senator Aubrey McCarthy #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Discussing the changing face of Irish America with RTÉ News' Jackie Fox is: Ruairí Barnwell (Ruairí 🇮🇪) Larry Donnelly (Larry Donnelly) Senator Mark Daly (Senator Mark Daly) Linda Dorcena Forry (Linda Dorcena Forry) #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

The Kennedy Summer School was honoured to host former CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta (Jim Acosta) today in conversation with Dr Stacey L. Connaughton. #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

We were delighted to welcome popular duo Marion McKeone and CalThomas from Today FM 💛's The Last Word, who went head-to-head in conversation with our own Larry Donnelly #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Kieran Cuddihy kicks off the Presidential Panel Kennedy SummerSchool by asking Billy Kelleher MEP if he’s seeking the Fianna Fáil nomination for President and he answers with a yes

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We were honoured to welcome US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward S. Walsh who gave the closing speech of this year's Kennedy Summer School. Ambassador Edward Walsh #KennedySummerSchool #JFKSS

Kennedy Summer School 2025 wrapped in New Ross with full houses, inspiring talks, and lively discussions on politics, history, and culture. Thanks to our speakers, audiences & supporters! Audio recordings coming soon: kennedysummerschool.ie #KennedySummerSchool