The Bundoran Douzelage committee, together with business and community representatives from the town, were delighted to welcome French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Jean-Pierre Thébault, to Bundoran on Wednesday 28th March 2017. He spoke with the group about town twinning and the opportunities available through collaborating with other European towns.
Here are some photos from the visit.
Local surfer Richie Fitzgerald meets the ambassador. Pic CMP Productions
Tourism Officer Shane Smyth introduces the ambassador to the assembled group. Pic CMP Productions
Meeting Brian McEniff and John Campbell. Pic CMP Productions
Listening to the group talking about Bundoran. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
The ambassador enjoying his time in Bundoran. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
In conversation with Michael McMahon.Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
L-R Brian McEniff, Richard Fitzgerald, Shane Smyth, H.E. Jean-Pierre Thébault, Denise Connolly, Michael McMahon, John Campbell & John Topham. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
The ambassador signs the Bundoran visitor book. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
The ambassador is presented with “Historical Highlights of Douzelage” by Denise Connolly. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
Denise tells the ambassador more about Douzelage. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
A final few words from the ambassador. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
Tourism Officer Shane Smyth presents the ambassador with some Sea Salt sweets and an information pack about Bundoran. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
Tourism Officer Shane Smyth with the French Ambassador H.E. Jean-Pierre Thébault beneath the French tricolour which was flown on the bridge for the day to mark the occasion. Pic CMP Productions — with Ambassade de France en Irlande at Discover Bundoran.
These mural tiles were created by the transition year students of Magh Ene College during the school year 1999-2000 and are on display in the area behind the Tourist Office at the Bridge.
Thanks to everyone who came along to our Easter Egg Painting and Treasure Hunt on Easter Saturday and well done to all of our winners! See if you can spot yourself in these photos taken by Andrea Whelan!
The launch of the new Discover Bundoran brochure took place on Monday night January 8th 2018. Here are some of the photos from the night taken by Conor Conlon of CMP Productions.
The new Discover Bundoran brochure was launched on Monday 9th January at Bundoran Community Centre. Here’s some images from the night taken by Oakfield Photography.
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