About Our Organization

The intent and purpose of this organization is to retain an active partnership with the people of Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, and people of Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A., to work with the Peoria Sister City Commission to promote and expand the relationship with Clonmel, our Sister City in Ireland, and to educate the general public of the Peoria-area about the cultural, educational and economic heritage of Clonmel.

Further the purpose of the Friends of Clonmel includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) To promote friendship between the people of Clonmel and the people of Peoria, (2) To foster the exchange of historical information, (3) To facilitate the exchange of music, art, & cultural experiences, (4) To promote the exchange of exhibits, 5) To stimulate the exchange of educational ideas and experiences, (6) To trade travel information,  and (7) To communicate news of upcoming events.