Kennedy SummerSchool

A festival of Irish and American Culture, History & Politics. Aug 28-30 2025 #JFKSS

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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: https://t.co/imrBR4HStR

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[Ambassador Edward Walsh @USAmbIreland]

What a privilege to speak at the Kennedy Summer School @JFK_SS in New Ross. Great to share my thoughts on the future of 🇺🇸🇮🇪 relations, fair trade, and our unwavering commitment to peace. Thanks to all for the warm welcome.

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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.

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@kierancuddihy kicks off the Presidential Panel @JFK_SS by asking @BillyKelleherEU if he’s seeking the @fiannafailparty nomination for President and he answers with a yes

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@NewstalkFM's @kierancuddihy hosts our 2025 Irish Presidential Election discussion. He is joined by:

Presidential hopefuls - @BillyKelleherEU and @GPSheridan1

Political Editor of @Independent_ie - @MaryERegan

Public relations expert - @Moorerichardpr

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We were delighted to welcome popular duo @marionmckeone and @CalThomas from @TodayFM's @lstwrd, who went head-to-head in conversation with our own @LarryPDonnelly

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

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@jimacostatalks is up next in #NewRoss #KennedySummerSchool

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Discussing the changing face of Irish America with @rtenews' @jackiefox_ is:

Ruairí Barnwell (@RuairiBarnwell)
Larry Donnelly (@LarryPDonnelly)
Senator Mark Daly (@SenatorMarkDaly)
Linda Dorcena Forry (@ldforry)

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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

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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

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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.
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On stage now discussing the role of local journalists with @SouthEastRadio presenter Alan Corcoran, are journalists:

Brenda Power
Bill Forry
Dave O'Connell
Jessica O'Connor

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Jim Gavin gets backing of Minister James Lawless for the Áras in an interview with Larry Donnelly at the 2025 Kennedy Summer School
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Our very own @LarryPDonnelly interviewing Minister James Lawless at the 2025 luncheon.

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

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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.

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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

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Senator @carthy_aubrey joins our discussions tomorrow at the Kennedy Summer School. #JFKSS #KennedySummerSchool

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