JFK in Ireland

JFK in Ireland: Four Days That Changed a President
Front cover of JFK in Ireland by Ryan Tubridy
AuthorRyan Tubridy
LanguageEnglish
SubjectJohn F. Kennedy's 1963 visit to Ireland
PublisherHarperCollins[1]
Publication date
October 2010
Publication placeIreland
Pages302[2]
Writer Ryan Tubridy

JFK in Ireland: Four Days That Changed a President[2][3] is the title of the first book written by Irish broadcaster Ryan Tubridy. Released in the UK in 2010, and by Lyons Press in the US in 2011, it is a profile of President of the United States John F. Kennedy's 1963 visit to Ireland.

A spokesperson for Eason & Son was reported to have called it "one of the most highly anticipated literary events of the year".[4] Tubridy was exempted from paying income tax on his work, leading to criticism from politicians and the media.[5][6] The broadcaster said he would send copies of the book to both the Kennedy family and the White House.[7] The book contains photographs of Kennedy's visit.[3]

A documentary, JFK: A Homecoming, by Ryan Tubridy was broadcast on RTÉ One prior to the book's release.[8][9] Bernice Harrison, reviewing the week's television in The Irish Times, commented: "The timing of this history documentary – not the usual bank-holiday viewing, not an anniversary of the visit, no new revelations – was peculiar until you noted that RTÉ's star presenter has a book coming out this week about the JFK visit. Nice publicity if you can get it".[10]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Tubridy to pen JFK story after sealing €100,000 two-book deal was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference When Camelot came to town was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b "President Kennedy in Galway". Galway Advertiser. 11 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ryan set to top bestseller lists with JFK book was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference That's a bit rich... why wealthy stars like Ryan Tubridy won't pay a cent in tax on their books was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference Davison and Tubridy awarded tax-free status on book projects was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference Tubridy launches JFK in Ireland was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Ross, Michael (22 October 2010). "Cowen fails to crack the Kennedy code - unlike his rivals". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  9. ^ "What did we learn about JFK visit?". Evening Herald. Independent News & Media. 26 October 2010. Archived from the original on 6 September 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  10. ^ Harrison, Bernice (30 October 2010). "The Troubles in our DNA". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 14 November 2010.