I’m proud to have known the Kennedy who did most for Ireland

When Jean came in to my office in Iveagh House she was taken aback and moved to see my photo of her brothers. On leaving Ireland after her term as ambassador she kindly gave me a gift of one of her own photos of the three brothers at home.

She signed it and wrote a short personal message. Of all my souvenirs I treasure this one most

SO this is what it’s like to be getting on. Suddenly all the great older people that you know and respect are dying. For me, this year has been the first of experiencing the loss of loved ones through old age.