Joseph P Kennedy

The former US ambassador to the Republic played a key role in North’s peace process

Brother, sister and niece say he has spread ‘dangerous misinformation’

President-elect rang in New Year in Gatsby-like opulence at his private club in Florida

Irish community in US has experienced ‘disappointment after disappointment’

Flanagan meets top American diplomat on first US visit as foreign affairs minister

Stoical and politically tough, Rose Kennedy put up with her husband’s philandering, controlled every aspect of her children’s lives and to the end adhered to the ‘Kennedys don’t cry’ rule

Democrat speaks after meeting woman whose search for son was depicted in film Philomena

It was his brother who was groomed for the White House but bravery, composure and an easy charm that captivated audiences made ‘Jack’ the perfect candidate

Collins is first male athlete participating in major US professional team sports to come out