Tennessee city s invitation to renew twinning with Laois town
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A renewed twinning of County Laois with a USA city is to get underway.
The agreement which was first signed 13 years ago is between Laois and Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee. It resulted in a tourism agreement, visits from officials from both sides, and Laois taking part in Franklin s St Patrick s Day parade.
Now the city has sought to renew the link, sending an invitation which was accepted at the February meeting of Laois County Council.
A new twinning committee is to be formed in Laois, and it will reflect all political affiliations, after a request by Cllr James Kelly.