Lithuanian Ambassador welcomed to Mayo town to mark Europe Day

Minister of State Dara Calleary has welcomed the Lithuanian Ambassador to Ireland HE Marijus Gudynas to Foxford NS as part of Europe Day 2023 – celebrating Ireland’s 50 years of membership of the European Union.

The minister and the ambassador had the opportunity to hear what Europe means to the young students of Foxford, and to answer their questions on Europe’s future.

Foxford NS is part of the Blue Star Programme.

This teaches primary school pupils about European cultures and the EU through creative activities and projects complementing the national primary curriculum.

* Pictured are John McEvilly, principal, Foxford National School, Minister of State Dara Calleary Ms. Marie Murray, Foxford NS, Helen Gordon, Blue Star Programme Co-ordinator, Foxford NS, and Lithaunian Ambassador to Ireland HE Marijus Gudynas.