THE KENNEDY SUMMER SCHOOL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Kennedy Summer School Company Limited by Guarantee is a not-for-profit organisation that curates an annual festival celebrating the intertwined histories, cultures and politics of Ireland and the United States. Each August the company brings together leading politicians, scholars, journalists and cultural figures for a three-day programme of debates, lectures, panel discussions and social events in New Ross, County Wexford.

Its core offering is the Kennedy Summer School festival, which features a high-profile speaker roster-including ministers, academics, broadcasters and international correspondents-alongside cultural performances and networking opportunities such as the traditional afternoon tea. The company also produces event brochures, a dedicated programme book, and multimedia recordings, providing lasting resources for attendees and the wider public.

Through these activities the Kennedy Summer School fosters dialogue between Irish and American perspectives, supports the exchange of political knowledge, and creates a vibrant platform for community engagement across the island and across the Atlantic.