Fans of Ireland, the U.S., and international politics descended upon the ancestral hometown of President John F. Kennedy, New Ross in County Wexford on September 6, as American human rights activist and daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, officially opened the sixth annual Kennedy Summer School, and was inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame. The Irish America … [Read more...] about Kerry Kennedy Visits New Ross
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Irish America Fest in New Ross
By Olivia O'Mahony, Editorial Assistant June 29, 2017
For the fifth year running, the County Wexford town of New Ross will mark American Independence Day with Irish America Fest, a three-day celebration of transatlantic friendship and legacy beginning this weekend on Friday, June 30. The festival, held in association with the Wexford Co. Council, Failte Ireland, and Irish America magazine, will provide entertainment of activities … [Read more...] about Irish America Fest in New Ross
Weekly Comment: New Ross Celebrates Irish America Day
By Siobhán Peters, Editorial Assistant
July 2, 2015
July 2, 2015
Celebrations are taking place this weekend in the southeast port town of New Ross in Co. Wexford to mark America’s Independence Day. Now in its fourth year, Irish America Fest looks set to be three days of live music, culinary delights and fun-filled activities planned to cater to all age groups. Events officially kick off on Friday afternoon with a Carnival taking place along … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment: New Ross Celebrates Irish America Day