Introduction To Twinning

Twinning can be defined as a coming together of two communities/regions seeking to strengthen and develop common interests including education, economic development, arts/culture, tourism, sports and community.

Benefits of twinning:

• Builds capacity through the exchange of skills and knowledge both at community and organisational level.
• Allows the sharing of best practices that have been used by others and that have proven effective.
• Potential for collaboration with the proposed town or region on projects which may be of benefit to both.
• Economic benefits, which are likely to be gained in terms of trade, commerce and tourism.
• The benefits to be gained from political co-operation and interaction.
• Promotes solidarity and a feeling of belonging to a larger community.
• The potential for cultural exchange between community, arts and sporting groups.

County Kildare and a number of towns within Kildare have established successful twinning partnerships over the years.

All twinning committees in the county shall be supported by their Municipal District and adhere to the Kildare County Council Twinning Policy.

Twinning in Kildare is overseen by the;

County Twinning Committee

Twinning Liaison Committee

For more information please contact twinning@kildarecoco.ie