JFK LECTURE

John F Kennedy's state visit to Ireland (1963). Image Name: John F Kennedy's state visit to Ireland (1963). Description: President of Ireland Eamon de Valera, Fianna Fáil politician Frank Aiken and President of the United States of America John F Kennedy planting a tree at Áras an Uachtaráin during Kennedy's state visit to Ireland, June 1963. Copyright: RTÉ Stills Library Copyright URL

Broadcast Details: Saturday 22nd June, 6.00pm

Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland gives a keynote lecture focusing on Ireland-US bilateral relations since President John F. Kennedy’s visit 50 years ago.

JFK Lecture by Governor Martin O’Malley, Iveagh House

RTÉ Radio 1 broadcasts the keynote lecture by Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland offering a fresh perspective on Ireland-US bilateral relations since President Kennedy’s visit and the opportunities for the further development of the relationship over the next 50 years.

This event will follow the model established by the Edward Carson lecture of March 2012, and will form part of the Iveagh House Commemorative Series. The format will involve a panel discussion on the legacy of President Kennedy (particularly in relation to Ireland), followed by audience questions and answers.

Moderator will be Ryan Tubridy, panelists will be Loretta Glucksman-Brennan and John Bowman.

More info on Governor O’Malley: http://www.gov.state.md.us/