By Dan Walsh
Enniscorthy Municipal District Council confirmed today (Thursday) that the planned visit by a delegation from Blacktown City, Australia, for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations has been cancelled.
Due to the six-day Iran War, most regional airspace is closed, and the delegation was advised against using Dubai International Airport for security reasons.
The Blacktown delegation is “extremely disappointed” by the trip’s cancellation but hopes to reschedule the Enniscorthy visit in the future.
Brad Bunting, the Mayor of Blacktown, was selected as Grand Marshal to lead the Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17th.
In August 2023, the then Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District, Cllr John O’Rourke hosted a Civic Reception for a visiting delegation from Blacktown City, a suburb of Sydney Australia, held in Enniscorthy Castle, where the highlight featured the signing of a ‘Sister Cities Friendship Agreement.’
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