One of the most memorable events of US President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland in 1963 might not have happened at all. New Ross – the town in County Wexford, directly connected to the family history of the 35th US President – was not originally planned as a stop on his itinerary.
Local historian and tour guide Miles Courtney revealed the little-known detail during this year’s Kennedy Summer School in New Ross.
Today, Kennedy’s visit to the …
One of the most memorable events of US President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland in 1963 might not have happened at all. New Ross – the town in County Wexford, directly connected to the family history of the 35th US President – was not originally planned as a stop on his itinerary.
Local historian and tour guide Miles Courtney revealed the little-known detail during this year’s Kennedy Summer School in New Ross.
Today, Kennedy’s visit to the …