Week of discussion and debate draws to a close at AER Summer Academy
Over 150 delegates descend on Donegal for unique event which ends with special awards ceremony in Gaoth Dobhair
Donegal played host to a week of discussion and debate as members of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) gathered in Gaoth Dobhair for their Summer Academy.
The event drew to a close at gteic@Gaoth Dobhair on Thursday with a special awards ceremony which was hosted by guest speaker Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD.
There was also music from Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and a farewell dinner at the An Chúirt Hotel.
It brought an end to a very successful week during which 150 from 18 different countries attended a host of sessions and different events.
Members of Donegal County Council's Economic Development Unit, L-R - Garry Martin, Rosita Mahony, Joy Harron, Steven Perry and Ciaran Martin
The event was hosted by Donegal County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta, as well as the AER, Atlantic Technological University and gteic @ Gaoth Dobhair.
Attendees also enjoyed visits to Derry, Glenveagh National Park and throughout the week, participants were able to reflect on the morning discussions and learn more about the benefits of living and working in the North West region.
The AER Summer Academy Organising Committee with Minister for State Jack Chambers
“This week we got to see how Ireland’s DNA is captured in Donegal with the showcasing of the Irish language, displays of traditional music and dancing and visits to stunning locations like Glenveagh National Park, all delegates were treated to a fantastic week,” he said.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney concluded: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Assembly of European Regions, my colleagues at Donegal County Council and Udarás na Gaeltachta for hosting this wonderful event here in county Donegal this week”