Argentine ambassador visits Mayo ahead of Admiral Brown 250th anniversary
Mayo has long celebrated a connection to Argentina, as Foxford is the birthplace of the founder of the Argentine Navy, Admiral William Brown.
Mayo County Council yesterday welcomed Argentine Ambassador Ana Laura Cachaza and Minister Nicolás Vidal to Áras an Chontae.
Leas Cathaoirleach Gerry Coyle and Chief Executive Kevin Kelly, together with a small team from the Local Authority, welcomed Ambassador Cachaza and Minister Vidal, in addition to representatives from the Admiral Brown Society and All-Ireland winner Cian McHale.
Mayo has long celebrated a connection to Argentina, as Foxford is the birthplace of the founder of the Argentine Navy, Admiral William Brown. The north Mayo town features a bronze memorial statue and a dedicated promenade along the River Moy to honour the founder of the Argentine Navy.
Looking ahead to 2027, Foxford councillor Neil Cruise previously spoke about marking the 250th anniversary of Admiral William Brown's birth, with major commemorations already being planned.
Cllr Cruise spoke of his hopes of bringing the naval training ship Libertad into Killala, which hasn't been seen for a number of years.