President Kennedy talks about the links between Galway and Boston.
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.
Title: |
President Kennedy Makes Speech in Galway |
Clip Duration: |
00:04:59 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Looking West from Galway Bay |
Series Title: |
Welcome Mr President |
Information: |
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. |
Local Keywords: |
President Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, JFK, Patrick D. Ryan, Eyre Square, Galway, Boston, Politics, Emigration |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Politics and Economics |
Contributor(s): |
Pádraig Ó Raghallaigh (Commentator), Graham Shaw (Editor) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
Telefís Éireann |
Broadcast Date: |
28/07/1963 |
Production Year: |
1963 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
LX860 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
Rights, Terms and Conditions: |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mono |
Language: |
English and Irish |
Original Language: |
English and Irish |
