The Local Launch of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the visit of President John F. Kennedy was held at the Tholsel, the centre of Local Government, in New Ross on Saturday 24th November, 2012.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin T.D. accepted an invitation from An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Paul Crowdle and New Ross Town Council, to officiate at the Local Launch in New Ross.
Minister Brendan Howlin addressing those attending the Local Launch of JFK 50
After the Speeches the dignitries and invited guests walked to the JFK Statue on the Quay where the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin T.D. performed the “Lighting of the Homecoming Banner”.
The Quayside, New Ross
Minister of State, Paul Kehoe, T.D, An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Paul Crowdle and Cllr Michael Sheehan, JFK50 Committee Chairman, also joined the Minister on the Quayside.
