Italian delegation enjoys la dolce vita in Tipperary
Long-standing ties between Cashel and Casalattico celebrated over the weekend
The Cashel-Casalattico Cultural & Business Weekend celebrated the long-standing ties between Cashel and Casalattico and welcomed a distinguished delegation from Italy for a weekend of civic, cultural and business events in Tipperary.
The visiting delegation included Nicola Faganello, the Ambassador of Italy to Ireland, Gianluca Quadrini, President of the Provincial Council of Frosinone, led the Province of Frosinone delegation, representatives of the Italian Parliament, and ANCI Lazio, local Mayors, business representatives and cultural organisations.
The weekend was delivered in partnership with a number of Irish and Italian organisations, including the OPW, Brú Ború Heritage Centre, Tipperary County Council, Tipperary Tourism, the Province of Frosinone, ANCI Lazio, the Town of Casalattico and a range of cultural, community and business organisations from both Ireland and Italy.
Cashel Chamber of Commerce formally twinned with both the Town of Casalattico and the Province of Frosinone, strengthening links and creating new opportunities for cultural exchange, tourism, education and business cooperation between the two communities.
On Saturday, July 11, a free day of live music and entertainment took place in the Plaza in the centre of Cashel town.
Performances were provided by St Patrick's Cashel Brass Band, Jake Whybrow, Lorcan Kennedy, Orla Duggan of Trigger Warning, Mild Mannered Men, Sound Out, The Sheratons, DJ Mix Celtic Sounds, Nathan Maher & His Band, and visiting Italian folk group BiFolk.
On Sunday, July 12, an array of heritage and cultural activities took place at the Rock of Cashel. The official civic welcome and cultural presentations also took place as part of the day's programme.
A business networking and cooperation event also took place bringing together Irish and Italian businesses, organisations and public representatives.
The weekend concluded with an evening performance by internationally acclaimed soprano Concetta Pepere at St John the Baptist Parish Church. She has performed before Popes Benedict XVI and Francis, and has appeared in leading operatic roles.
The Cashel Chamber of Commerce said it was "delighted to see the Cashel Cultural & Business Weekend 2026 recognised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland."
The Chamber also expressed its gratitude to all those who made the weekend possible, saying: "We would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the event a success, including our volunteers, businesses, food producers, performers, local organisations and public representatives."
Looking ahead, the Chamber added: "This weekend was just the beginning, and we look forward to developing the partnerships, opportunities and friendships created over the past few days."