As the first round of the CAO offers have been made to thousands of students across the country, what follows for many is a scramble for student accommodation as shortage drives prices…Joining Kieran to discuss all of this is Minister for Higher Education, James Lawless.
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Sean O’Rourke on his life covering politics
Joining Kieran in this year’s Kennedy Summer School in New Ross to discuss his life covering politics is one of Ireland’s best known Journalists in print and broadcasting, Sean O’Rourke!Image: RTÉ
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The Great Gatsby turns 100 - how important is it?
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald turns 100 this year, and joining Kieran to discuss its significance is Dr of Modern History Brian Murphy, Professor Kirk Curnutt, Author and Researcher and Sarah Churchwell, Professor in American Literature.
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Memories of JFK’s visit to New Ross
Over 60 years on from John F. Kennedy’s visit to New Ross, it is a day that is still remembered fondly.Kieran is joined by Anna Sinnott, who was there when the late US President visited in 1963, to look back on the experience.
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What are Irish-American relations like currently?
In the current era of Trump and his influence internationally, what are Irish-American relations like today?Joining Kieran to discuss is former Massachusetts State Senator and State Representative, Linda Dorcena Forry.
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