By Dan Walsh in New Ross
The annual Kennedy Summer School which is themed ‘ a festival of Irish and American history, culture and politics’ will officially open at 6pm in St. Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, this evening (Thursday).
Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, will perform the official opening and afterwards engage in “a fireside chat forum” with Eileen Dunne, former RTÉ newsreader and chairperson of the Kennedy Summer School.
Ms. Dunne told WexfordLocal.com that “This year’s programme promises compelling conversations from literature to local journalism to Irish identity at home and abroad” and the organisers are looking forward to welcoming everyone to New Ross this weekend.
The Noel Whelan Interview features Enniscorthy-born writer Colm Tóibín in St. Michael’s Theatre on Friday at 6pm. That’s one event not be be missed!
It comes to a close on Saturday evening at 6pm and will feature a performance by New Ross and District Pipe Band.
A comprehensive programme of events are listed with many well-known speakers taking part and info@kennedysummer school.ie or telephone 051 421255 are useful contacts for tickets. The full programme of events is available for viewing on Facebook.
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