Spanish Consulate visits Annagassan to discuss twinning based on Viking heritage

The sun setting in Annagassan

A representative of the Spanish Consulate visited Annagassan this afternoon to discuss the first stage of a twinning proposal with Catoira, which shares a Viking heritage.

Catoira, in Galicia in Spain, is the location of a sizeable viking settlement and the Spanish Consulate met with local groups, the County Museum and archaeologists involved in the Annagassan Viking settlement, which has been described as one of the best preserved such settlements in Europe.

The meeting took place in The Glyde Inn.

Annagassan Viking 10k to take place on August 10th

This year’s Linn Duachaill Annagassan Viking 10k will take place this year on August 10th.

The race will get underway at 10am on the day, with registration from 10.45am. You can also register for the event at www.runireland.com

The race is for those aged 18 and over and costs €18. It will have an AAI permit also.

A video of last year’s race can be viewed below: