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Students from Saint Mary’s University College, Belfast, visit Nashville as part of sister‑city exchange
Summary
Students from Saint Mary’s University College in Belfast visited Nashville to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the sister‑city relationship and performed traditional Irish music; the visit included school and campus visits supported by local sponsors.
The Metropolitan Council welcomed students from Saint Mary’s University College in Belfast during the announcements period, marking activities tied to the 30th anniversary of the Nashville‑Belfast sister‑city partnership.
The presiding council member said the student group traveled to Nashville with support from Michael King of Monel’s to participate in the Belfast‑to‑Nashville St. Patrick’s Day event. The students’ itinerary included visits to local schools and universities, cultural exchanges and musical performances for community groups; the councilroom applauded the students after a short musical presentation.
Council remarks noted Nashville became Belfast’s first sister city when a sister‑city agreement was signed in 1995. The council described the relationship as originally focused on peace and reconciliation and continuing today to promote peace and understanding through music, arts and culture. The transcript records a closing acknowledgement of the students and thanks for their visit.
