The leader of the Irish Catholic Church, Archbishop Eamon Martin, will be a keynote speaker at the Kennedy Summer School in New Ross on the opening evening of the 2019 Kennedy Summer School tomorrow (Thursday).

The Archbishop of Armagh and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dromore, Primate of All Ireland, President of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Chancellor of the Pontifical University, Maynooth will deliver the Edward M. Kennedy lecture on the role of faith in politics. 

More than 50 years after his inauguration, John F Kennedy remains the only successful Catholic candidate for US presidency. His 1960 presidential win was a milestone moment for both Irish Americans and Catholics in the United States.

The 2019 Kennedy Summer School takes place in New Ross, from Thursday intil Saturday, inclusive and is run in association with the John F. Kennedy Trust New Ross and with Wexford County Council. For further details and event tickets see kennedysummerschool.ie or call St. Michael’s Theatre on 051 421255