Canadian Ambassador to visit Clonmacnoise and other sites on day-long tour of Offaly
Ambassador to enjoy lunch at top golfer Shane Lowry's Old Warehouse in Tullamore
THE Canadian Ambassador, Dennis King is visiting Offaly today, hosted by local Fianna Fail TD, Tony McCormack.
The day-long visit will include an afternoon trip to the ancient monastic city of Clonmacnoise as well as a tour of the Tullamore DEW Distillery and lunch at Shane Lowy's Old Warehouse in Tullamore.
The ambassador will also meet with the Chief Executive of Offaly County Council and the Leas Cathaoirleach, Cllr Sean O'Brien as well as meeting students and staff of two local secondary schools.
The schedule is as follows:
9.30am – Tullamore College
Meeting with students and staff
Meeting with Principal Edward McEvoy
11.00am – Killina Presentation Secondary School
Camogie match presentation and meeting with players, management and school staff
Meeting with Principal John Cotter
12noon – Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience
Brief tour of the distillery
12.45pm – Lunch
The Old Warehouse – Shane Lowry’s
2pm – Offaly County Council Offices
Meeting with the Chief Executive, Council staff and the Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council
Áras an Chontae
3.30pm – Clonmacnoise Monastic Site
Guided tour of the historic monastic site