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The French Gaelic Football championship finals took place on June 15th in Bordeaux and to mark the occasion the Embassy of Ireland to France, with the support of NetworkIrlande, organised a gathering of the local Irish community in the presence of Ambassador Niall Burgess.
Unseasonal, Irish-style weather failed to dampen turnout or spirits at the beautiful Orangerie venue in le Jardin Publique. Guests included representatives of GAA France and the local club, business people, representatives of the wine houses (many with historic ties to Ireland), artists, teachers and academics. A delegation from Tramore (twinned with Cadaujac, outside Bordeaux) was also present. The Ambassador delivered remarks welcoming guests and celebrating historic and contemporary Irish links with the city and region.
NetworkIrlande hopes that this heralds the beginning of increased engagement with the region, and looks forward to facilitating further connection with the franco-irish business community in Bordeaux going forward.
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