During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the potential establishment of a sister city relationship with a location in Ireland. Vice Mayor Kelly initiated the conversation, highlighting her ongoing discussions with Jeanne Haviland and Stephanie Coliani from the Boynton Beach Sister Cities organization. The Vice Mayor expressed enthusiasm for exploring connections to Ireland, a country with personal ties for both her and the mayor.

Haviland and Coliani elaborated on the process of forming a sister city partnership, emphasizing the importance of personal contacts in initiating these relationships. They noted that previous partnerships have stemmed from community connections, such as those with China, Finland, and Haiti. The representatives indicated that the next steps would involve identifying a specific city or county in Ireland, with County Donegal and County Mayo being potential candidates due to their population similarities and accessibility.

The Vice Mayor is set to have a phone call with officials from County Donegal to assess the viability of a partnership, particularly considering their existing sister city relationship with a city in Missouri. The meeting concluded with an agreement to revisit the topic in a future session, where updates on the progress and next steps would be discussed. The excitement surrounding the potential partnership reflects a broader interest in fostering international connections and cultural exchanges.