Granard was the scene of much celebration for Culture Night on Friday night last. The Knights and Conquests Heritage crew reawakened ancient customs associated with the Autumn Equinox. The great signal fire was lit and music was provided by the John Dungan CCÉ branch. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Caption: French delegates from East Rouen Daniel & Dominique are greeted by Knights and Conquests Creative performers; Martin Briody, Déirdre Orme & Robert Pakenham Picture: Lissette Carcamo Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre manager, Déirdre Orme stated; "It was a very special night for Granard as we welcomed our Twinning Partners from East Rouen. It's our chance to shine and share our culture with our French friends. It's a great community of people that have made this possible. “It's a year in the planning by the dedicated group of volunteers who head up the French Twinning committee. “There was a call out for volunteers and hosts and there was a huge response, which speaks volumes of the great community spirit. “Knights and Conquests are delighted to partner with Longford Arts Office to be a venue for Culture Night and in turn host the welcoming night for our French Twinning Partners. Thanks to everyone who made it possible."

placeholder image — Granard was the scene of much celebration for Culture Night on Friday night last. The Knights and Conquests Heritage crew reawakened ancient customs associated with the Autumn Equinox. The great signal fire was lit and music was provided by the John Dungan CCÉ branch. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Caption: French delegates from East Rouen Daniel & Dominique are greeted by Knights and Conquests Creative performers; Martin Briody, Déirdre Orme & Robert Pakenham Picture: Lissette Carcamo Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre manager, Déirdre Orme stated; "It was a very special night for Granard as we welcomed our Twinning Partners from East Rouen. It's our chance to shine and share our culture with our French friends. It's a great community of people that have made this possible. “It's a year in the planning by the dedicated group of volunteers who head up the French Twinning committee. “There was a call out for volunteers and hosts and there was a huge response, which speaks volumes of the great community spirit. “Knights and Conquests are delighted to partner with Longford Arts Office to be a venue for Culture Night and in turn host the welcoming night for our French Twinning Partners. Thanks to everyone who made it possible."

PICTURES | Granard the scene of much celebration as Longford marks Culture Night in style

Published 30th Sep 2023, 13:01 GMT

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Caption: Pictured at Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre on Culture Night in association with Longford Arts Office are the Pakenham family, Lisryan Picture: Lissette Carcamo

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Caption: Fr Simon Cadam and Robert Pakenham pictured at Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre, Granard last Friday for Culture Night and also to welcome the town's Twinning Partners from East Rouen. Picture: Lissette Carcamo

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Caption: Moira Mahon of the Granard Town Twinning committee introduces the French delegates to their hosts on Friday last Picture: Lissette Carcamo

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Caption: The welcoming fires at Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre on Culture Night in association with Longford Arts Office

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PICTURES | Granard the scene of much celebration as Longford marks Culture Night in style

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