Last Updated: May 23, 2013
Gathering Event June 18th
The Journey is part of the overall JFK 50 The Homecoming series of events.
The Gathering Torch will be ignited at Arlington Cemetery, USA, and begin its journey back to New Ross to the Ancestral home of John F Kennedy the 35th President of the United States.
Since 1963, many of the people who lived in New Ross and Ireland have left our shores. These Diaspora are being invited home from the far reaches of the continents to relive a monumental and historic event to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Visit of John F. Kennedy to New Ross.
John F. Kennedy’s visit to New Ross in 1963 captivated the spirit of a nation and this year that spirit will live on, through the series of JFK 50 events
Presidents Kennedys visit and his subsequent assassination impacted greatly on us as a family . My brother was one of the cadets chosen to be at President Kennedys graveside in Arlington cemetery.
Four years ago Tng brought four of the original cadets back to the cemetery and a documentary was shown of their journey there in 1963 and their emotional return four years ago. I am so delighted with all the events scheduled to commemorate such a wonderful Wexford man.
Wonderful that this is happening. Will there be any media coverage (TV or cable) so we would be able to witness this ceremony. Also what time is this taking place? I’m old enough to remember JFK’s visit to Ireland and being of Irish Catholic descent, it was a very big deal at the time. I would love to see this if possible.