The Cathaoirleach of the Rosslare Municipal District, Cllr Ger Carthy, and The Mayor of Fishguard & Goodwick, Cllr William Shaw have formally signed a twinning agreement which will see the two portside locations work in tandem on a variety of projects in the coming years.
Culturally both towns share a rich heritage that is worth celebrating and sharing, from traditional festivals to local arts and music scenes there will be numerous opportunities for cultural exchange that can enrich the lives of both. The objective of the twinning relationship is for the provision of the conditions for the development of mutually beneficial co-operation between the public, community and business entities in their areas, with a particular consideration for institutions, which are involved in fostering culture.
Cllr Ger Carthy stated that “The proposal to formally twin Rosslare Municipal District with Fishguard & Goodwick Town Council is an exciting step towards fostering a deeper connection between the two communities. By building on the already strong relations between the councils, this twinning aims to promote cultural exchanges, educational initiatives, and shared tourism ventures that can enrich both regions.”
The agreement was signed on board the Stena Nordica in the middle of the Irish Sea at the halfway point between Rosslare and Fishguard.
The delegation that travelled to Fishguard included Cllr Ger Carthy, Cllr Jim Codd, Nóirín Cummins – District Manager and other Rosslare Municipal District Officials along with members of the Kilmore Scouts.
The delegation also participated in the annual commemoration to remember the lives that were lost at sea on the SS St Patrick in WWII. Poignant ceremonies were held both in Fishguard and aboard the Stena Nordica and included the symbolic gesture of dropping wreaths into the sea, serving as a tribute to the souls lost in the tragic sinking of the vessel.”
