Can you guess which town in Tipperary represented Ireland in Europe?
Cashel was Ireland's representative at the Charter of European Rural Communities in Poland
A delegation from Cashel represented Ireland at the annual meeting of the Charter of European Rural Communities, which was held in Strzyżów, Poland this month.
Founded in 1989 with 12 villages and inspired by the European Union's town twinning programme, the Charter has since grown to include 28 towns and villages from across Europe. Unlike traditional twinning arrangements, the Charter is unique in that each member community represents its own country, with only one town or village selected from each nation.
The purpose of the Charter of European Rural Communities is to promote European integration, foster cross-border friendships, and celebrate rural culture. Operating under the motto "people meet people," it connects small towns and villages across the European Union.
The delegation for Cashel comprised of Councillor Declan Burgess, Sheevaun Thompson of Tipperary County Council, Ciara Quinlan, Eoin O'Sullivan Ryan, Eoghan Murphy, Emma O'Leary and Sean Quinlan.
The visit was organised as part of Cashel's ongoing participation in the Charter of European Rural Communities, a network that brings together representatives from rural towns and villages across Europe to promote cooperation, cultural exchange and shared learning.
In a statement from Friends of Europe Association Cashel, “Cashel continues to strengthen international links while proudly showcasing our town, our county and our community on the European stage.”
The Cashel association expressed its appreciation to the organisers and hosts in Strzyżów for their hospitality and for the memorable experience.