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A GROUP of 30 adults from Guin- gamp in France are this week enjoy- ing a visit to its twin town Shannon.
The initiative is part of exchanges between the two towns that started When the towns were twinned in eeresee
As part of the twinning, a group from Shannon visit Guingamp eve- ry other 18 months and the French group visit 18 months later.
Although the number of people
who made the trip to Shannon this year was less than in previous years, it did not dampen the spirits of those who travelled.
The visitors, hosted by a number of Shannon families, arrived on Satur- day. Over the weekend they enjoyed various events organised by their hosts.
They were taken to a hurling match, shopping, to dinner and to Mass at Mary Immaculate Church.
They took in a tour to the Cliffs of Moher and Ballyvaughan yesterday,
while they will travel to the Rock of Cashel today.
Shannon Town Council will host a dinner for the group at the Oak- wood Arms Hotel tonight, while to- morrow will be a day of relaxation around Shannon town, prior to the group taking an early flight home on Thursday.
Town Clerk Tomas MacCormaic, who organised the trip, said the French especially enjoy the Guin- ness and the music!
“They like our music in a big way
and the Guinness as well, along with the archaeological and_ historical sites. Some of the loyal members of our group are involved in the ar- chaeological and historical society,’ he added.
Among those heavily involved in the Shannon twinning committee are Frank O’Hanlon (chairman), Ann Bridgeman (treasurer), while Mr MacCormaic is the secretary. Pat and Rita Costello have also been strongly involved for several years and frequently visit Guingamp.