NEWS FROM CLONMEL

FOC Life Members Farrell and Karen Robb made a surprise visit to Clonmel in late December to take in a performance by a group of young musicians they hosted last summer when Banna Chluain Meala played Peoria. The Robbs arranged to pop in on the Pearly Whites at a performance on the one year anniversary of the group's inception. The group is made up of several of the band members they chaperoned in Peoria.  The Pearly Whites are made up of:
Vocals: Niall McCabe Guitar: Derek McCabe Keyboard: Grace Hogan Bass: Alan McCormack Drums: Cathal Greene Sax: Liam O'Brien and James O'Donovan Trumpets: Emmet Donlan and Jamie Millea Trombone: Simon Pyke

They were treated warmly while visiting in Clonmel - even a tour of the Banna Chluain Meala Band Hall. It's a great start for our Sister City/Twinning relationship in 2010.

Below are some photos provided by the Robbs of their time in Clonmel with BCM friends, Clonmel's Peoria ambassador Mr. Ted Boyle, and their "other kids".