The Mayor of Galway, Patrick D. Ryan, presents President Kennedy with the freedom of Galway. Speaking in Irish he hopes that the president will return to Galway with his wife and family.

The president addresses the packed Eyre Square about the links between Galway and Boston and reflects on how Americans of Irish descent can feel at home in Ireland. He promises a céad míle fáilte to the people of Galway if they go to Washington.

This extract is taken from ‘Welcome Mr President’, a compilation of highlights from President Kennedy’s visit to Ireland which was broadcast on 28 July 1963 with commentary by Pádraig Ó Raghallaigh.

The event itself was broadcast live on 29 June 1963.

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