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McAlester organizers outline March sister‑city visit from Middleton, Ireland, and downtown St. Patrick’s festival
Summary
Organizers briefed the council on a planned visit by delegates from Middleton, Ireland, tied to a March 13, 2026 St. Patrick’s Day community festival in downtown McAlester. Plans include Choctaw Nation‑hosted tours, an education/business morning at Peterbaugh school, a festival 1–4 p.m., and an interim "friendship accord" owing to overseas paperwork.
Adrian O'Hannon told the council the sister‑city relationship with Middleton, Ireland, is progressing and that two delegates are confirmed, with a third tentative, for a multi‑day visit around March 13, 2026. “It’s coming together great,” O'Hannon said, adding the visitors would spend three to four days depending on travel.
The delegation’s first day will include a Choctaw Nation‑hosted tour of cultural facilities and a Q&A at Choctaw headquarters, O'Hannon said. He described a Friday morning education and business program at Peterbaugh school to highlight a pen‑pal project between local students and…
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