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Former addict Democrat Patrick Kennedy joins opponents of legalizing marijuana in the US (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:13:49 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Former Rhode Island Congressman and recovering addict Patrick Kennedy is spearheading the fight against the legalization of marijuana in the United States through his new nonprofit organization, ‘Smart Approaches to Marijuana.’

The most tragic Irish American Joseph Patrick Kennedy - for better or worse a product of the immigrant experience (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:31:22 PST

Joseph Patrick KennedyIt is understandable why many people believe John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the most important Irish American He was the first Catholic president, a trailblazer who visited his family’s ancestral home in Ireland just months before he was fatally shot in Dallas on November 22, 1963But there would have been no JFK without JPK - his father, Joseph Patrick Kennedy of East BostonEsteemed historian David Nasaw has just released a 900-page biography of the old man entitled The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P READ MORE

Is Taylor Swift cheating on beau Conor Kennedy with Patrick Schwarzenegger? (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 06:30:31 PDT

Taylor SwiftTrouble may be brewing in Camelot for popstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Conor Kennedy Star magazine is reporting that Swift was seen making out with none other than Patrick Schwarzenegger, Kennedy’s cousin!The two were reportedly caught canoodling at a Kennedy family party “Taylor was making out with Patrick all night," a source told Star about the partyNot surprisingly, Taylor's rep denies the claim READ MORE

Politician Patrick Kennedy says Taylor Swift is already a part of the family (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:47:07 PDT

Taylor SwiftThe 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' singer is currently dating Conor Kennedy - who's grandfather was politician Robert F Kennedy - and has quickly gained approval from the US political dynastySpeaking of the romance, former US READ MORE

Historic John F Kennedy photo stolen during St. Patrick’s Day event – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:28:50 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

A rare historic photograph of former president John F Kennedy and his brother Robert was stolen from Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, in downtown Portland, during last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Shamrock tradition at White House started as a anti-British move (IrishCentral)

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:33:33 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Ever wonder where the shamrock sharing tradition between the Irish Prime Minister and the President of the United States came from?

Talk of a Kennedy curse is nonsense, latest death of Kara revives idle chatter (IrishCentral)

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:25:08 PDT

The latest Kennedy tragedy to hit, the death of Kara Kennedy, just 51, once more reveals how much this great family has sufferedUntimely deaths run like a river through the history of the family and Kara is no exceptionTed’s two other kids, Ted Junior, who lost a leg to cancer and Patrick who has had major substance abuse and alcohol issues illustrates just how tough the battle has been for the younger generationJohn Kennedy Junior was also a casualty of course, dying far too young in that Martha’s Vineyard plane crash READ MORE

Kara Kennedy's 'heart gave out' says brother Patrick--- Ted's daughter 'is with her dad' he says (IrishCentral)

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:10:08 PDT

Kara Kennedy , 51, daughter of Ted Kennedy died as a result of many years of chemotherapy to tackle her lung cancer which led to her heart attack on Friday family members saidThe treatment weakened her entire system and she suffered the fatal heart attack while working out in Washington DCHer death was first reported here on IrishCentral READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy to marry fiancée at family home in Hyannis (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:03:02 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Patrick Kennedy, son of Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy, and former Rhode Island Congressman, will marry his fiancée, Amy Petitgout, at the family compound in Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA.

Patrick Kennedy to marry (IrishCentral)

Thu, 12 May 2011 05:12:11 PDT

By: EVELYN TIERNAN

Patrick Kennedy, son of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, will marry his fiancé Amy Petitgout, a 32 year-old sixth-grade school teacher and mother of three-year-old daughter Harper from a previous marriage.

Patrick Kennedy pushes Joseph towards politics (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:46:22 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

Patrick Kennedy, the newly retired former U.S. representative is backing former Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy in a potential bid for Scot Brown’s Senate seat, after Vicki Kennedy declared she would not be running in the election.

Kennedy era over as Patrick Kennedy leaves Capitol Hill (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:12:52 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

Patrick Kennedy, son of Edward Kennedy, to write memoir about his life, addictions (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:15:07 PDT

Look out, here comes another Kennedy memoir about the evils of battling the demon drink and other addictionsThis time it is Patrick Kennedy, son of Teddy, who is coming clean, which is actually the title of the bookThe former Rhode Island congressman will bring the memoir out a year from now"I realize that I have an enormous opportunity to turn my biggest liability — my illness, which includes addiction — into an asset to help countless numbers of Americans who quietly suffer and cannot afford treatment or risk telling their employers," Kennedy said in a statement READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy back on the booze is a tragic setback (IrishCentral)

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:50:33 PDT

A sad story from Washington as Congressman Patrick Kennedy was seen drinking heavily in a bar after accepting an award for his battle against substance abuseRoll Call newspaper reported that at 11 pm on Tuesday Kennedy was seen entering the bar , the Capitol Lounge and taking a seat at the counter READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy: 'Dad, the work is done' (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:05:27 PDT

"Dad, the work is done" With that poignant note that Congressman Patrick Kennedy left on his father's grave in Arlington, the health care debate drew to a closeKennedy was one of hundreds of visitors to Ted Kennedy's grave since the bill was passed and now signed into lawHis widow Vicki spent several hours there on Sunday, and schoolchildren and health advocates all visited to pay tribute READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy may run for father's senate seat in 2012 (IrishCentral)

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:33:00 PST

By: PATRICK ROBERTS

Ted Kennedy Jr., Patrick Kennedy's brother, and other family members say that Patrick is not ruling out another run for office – possibly even for his father's seat in 2012.

Patrick Kennedy wants to be a father, not a politician (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:05:25 PST

I think it is safe to say that Patrick Kennedy never knew what he wanted until he saw his father on his deathbedAnyone who knew Ted Kennedy knew how devoted his family was to him Whatever the public figure and foibles, in private Ted Kennedy was an absolutely adoring father, stepfather, uncle and grandfatherPatrick watched this love unfold on his father's death watch, and reflected on his own life, at 42 and unmarried READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy seat is in trouble (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:35:19 PST

Just a few days after Democrats lost Ted Kennedy's old senate seat Republicans in nearby Rhode Island think they can defeat Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Teddy's sonHis opponent, John Loughlin, a state representative, has already raised more money than any candidate before him who opposed KennedyGOP Chairman Giovanni Cicione said on Wednesday that what happened to Martha Coakley could happen to Patrick Kennedy too"In this cycle, with a good candidate like we have with John Loughlin, the national scene shifting away from Kennedy-type politics, and independent voters looking for options, I think he's incredibly vulnerable," Cicione said READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy will not run for re-election - wants to focus on family (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:15:07 PST

Rep Patrick Kennedy had decided not to run for re-election, ending the Kennedy legacy in the Senate and House after almost 60 yearsKennedy says he wants to spend time building a family instead of building a life in politicsKennedy, who is 42, has never married and has never had children READ MORE

Patrick Kennedy calls Senator Scott Brown 'a joke' (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:52:00 PST

By: PATRICK COOPER

Congressman Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island has called new US senator Scott Brown "a joke," after he moved up his swearing in to vote against a supporter of labor unions.