West met East and East came West to sail on Galway Bay

During their visit to Galway a number of functions were organised by Let's Do It Global and Discover Ireland at which they were honoured guests. They were greatly impressed by the warmth of the Irish welcome and the hospitality shown to them. But the highlight of their visit was a chance to race their dhows against the Nóra Bheag on Monday July 9. The Cultural Exchange was completed when East met West on Galway Bay. Mary (Burke)â€Ë†Hernon is principal of Castlehacket National School. She is daughter of the late Kevin Burke, director of The Tuam Herald.