French students and Kilcullen heritage

Images: CPC.

A group of French students from Chaumont, near Dijon, were shown different elements of Kilcullen's ancient heritage while on an Erasmus exchange to Cross and Passion College, writes Brian Byrne.

Local families hosted them, and Noel Clare outlined the histories of Old Kilcullen and Dun Ailinne during a hectic week for the group, which included attending lessons and working on projects about Irish literary figures. They also participated in the recent Careers Fair and Open Night at CPC.

External events included a visit to Causey Farm, where they experienced brown bread making, céilí dancing and bog jumping. A final day in Kildare town was spent exploring the Cathedral, learning about St Brigid through a VR experience, and enjoying a guided heritage walk.

A group of CPC students will go on a reciprocal visit to Chaumont later this year.

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